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 details a ballistic gel test of CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor. The test evaluates velocity, penetration, and fragmentation using a heavy clothing barrier and two handguns: a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17. The ammunition demonstrated consistent fragmentation and minimal penetration, aligning with its advertised performance for specific close-quarters scenarios.

Quick Summary

The CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80-grain ammunition demonstrated minimal overpenetration in ballistic gel tests, penetrating only 6.5 inches and fragmenting extensively. Velocities ranged from 1432 fps (Canik MC9) to 1513 fps (Glock 17), with energies of 364 ft-lb and 407 ft-lb respectively.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Range Setup & Test Overview
  2. 00:31Clothing Barrier Setup
  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?

The CorBon Glaser Safety Slug 9mm +P 80-grain ammunition is designed for minimal overpenetration. In ballistic gel tests, it fragmented extensively, penetrating only 6.5 inches and delivering its energy rapidly within the first few inches of impact.

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

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

What is the intended use case for Glaser Safety Slug ammunition?

Glaser Safety Slugs are often considered for very specific, close-quarter scenarios where overpenetration is an absolute concern, such as in aircraft cabins, due to their tendency to fragment and limit penetration.

How does the CorBon Glaser Safety Slug perform in terms of weight retention?

Weight retention is minimal for the Glaser Safety Slug. Recovered fragments from a Glock 17 test weighed 39.6 grains, and from a Canik MC9 weighed 26.6 grains, out of an original 80-grain projectile.

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