Nightmare at 20,000 Feet!...9MM +P CorBon Glaser Safety Slug Ballistic Gel AMMO Test & Review!

Published on October 11, 2025
Duration: 14:50

This review provides an expert-level analysis of the CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80gr ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor. The test includes detailed ballistic gel performance, chronograph readings from both a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17, and a thorough examination of bullet fragmentation and penetration. The reviewer highlights the ammunition's intended use for minimizing over-penetration in specific scenarios, while also noting its limitations.

Quick Summary

The CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80gr is designed for minimal over-penetration, fragmenting rapidly upon impact. Tested with a Canik MC9 and Glock 17, it achieved 6.5 inches of penetration in ballistic gel with a clothing barrier, showing average velocities of 1432 fps and 1513 fps respectively.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro, Range Setup & Test Overview
  2. 00:31Ballistic Gel & Clothing Barrier
  3. 00:36CorBon Glaser Safety Slug Details
  4. 01:15Safety Slug Use Case & Overpenetration
  5. 02:03Test Handguns: Canik MC9 & Glock 17
  6. 02:27Chronograph Setup Explained
  7. 02:49Canik MC9 Velocity Test
  8. 03:31Canik MC9 Velocity Averages
  9. 03:53Glock 17 Velocity Test & Correction
  10. 04:54Glock 17 Velocity Averages & Energy
  11. 05:41Canik MC9 Ballistic Gel Impact
  12. 06:40Glock 17 Ballistic Gel Impact
  13. 07:07Initial Ballistic Gel Observations
  14. 08:16Detailed Gel Track Analysis
  15. 09:32Penetration Measurement & Energy Dump
  16. 09:59Close-up of Gel Wounds
  17. 10:29Recovered Projectile Fragments
  18. 11:24Weight Retention Analysis
  19. 12:32Ammunition Construction & Performance Summary
  20. 13:14Conclusion, Pros/Cons & Viewer Input

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance characteristics of the CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80gr?

The CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80gr demonstrated an average velocity of 1432 fps from a 3.1" barrel and 1513 fps from a 4.5" barrel. It fragmented significantly upon impact, achieving a consistent penetration of 6.5 inches in ballistic gel with a clothing barrier.

How does the Glaser Safety Slug perform in terms of over-penetration?

The Glaser Safety Slug is designed for minimal over-penetration. Its rapid fragmentation limits penetration depth, making it suitable for scenarios where over-penetration is a critical concern, such as in confined spaces like aircraft cabins.

What is the bullet construction of the CorBon Glaser Safety Slug?

The CorBon Glaser Safety Slug features a jacketed projectile with a blue polymer ball tip. Internally, it contains compressed #12 lead shot, which is designed to fragment extensively upon impact, contributing to its unique terminal ballistics.

What were the recorded muzzle velocities and energies for the Glaser Safety Slug?

From a Canik Mete MC9 (3.1" barrel), the average muzzle velocity was 1432 fps with 364 ft-lb of energy. From a Glock 17 (4.5" barrel), the average muzzle velocity was 1513 fps with 407 ft-lb of energy.

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