Spicy Balls?...CorBon Glaser .357 Magnum Pow'RBall Self-Defense AMMO Test!

Published on July 27, 2024
Duration: 12:33

This video provides a detailed ballistic test of CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum 100-grain ammunition fired from two different barrel lengths: a 2-inch Taurus 605 and a 4-inch Ruger GP100. The test includes velocity measurements, gel block penetration, and expansion analysis, highlighting the significant impact of barrel length on performance.

Quick Summary

CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum 100-grain ammunition achieved 1,488 fps from a 4-inch barrel and showed excellent expansion and 15.25 inches of penetration in gel. However, from a 2-inch barrel, velocity dropped to 1,291 fps, with minimal expansion and 18.5 inches of penetration, leading the instructor to deem it a failure for self-defense from short barrels.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:19CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum Ammo Overview
  3. 00:40Ammunition Specs & Projectile Design
  4. 01:11Test Firearms: Taurus 605 (2") & Ruger GP100 (4")
  5. 01:25Velocity Test: Taurus 605 (2-inch Barrel)
  6. 02:42Velocity Test: Ruger GP100 (4-inch Barrel)
  7. 04:05Gel Test: Great Balls of Fire!
  8. 04:09Gel Test: Taurus 605 (2-inch Barrel) Shot
  9. 05:07Gel Test: Ruger GP100 (4-inch Barrel) Shot
  10. 05:22Gel Test Results Analysis: 605 vs GP100
  11. 06:06Penetration Depth: 2-inch vs 4-inch Barrel
  12. 07:19Close-up Gel Block Examination
  13. 08:15Projectile Examination: Recovered Bullets
  14. 08:47Polymer Ball Recovery & Weight Analysis
  15. 09:12Projectile Measurements: Width & Length
  16. 10:05Conclusion: CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum Review
  17. 10:43Performance Summary & Failure Analysis
  18. 11:27Barrel Length Considerations for .357 Magnum
  19. 11:50Viewer Feedback & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advertised specifications for CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum 100-grain ammunition?

CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum 100-grain ammunition is advertised to achieve a velocity of 1,450 feet per second when fired from a 4-inch test barrel. The projectile features a hard polymer ball within a cavity.

How does barrel length affect the velocity of CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum?

Testing showed a significant difference in velocity based on barrel length. From a 2-inch Taurus 605, the average velocity was 1,291 fps, while from a 4-inch Ruger GP100, the average velocity was 1,488 fps, a gain of nearly 200 fps.

What was the gel test performance of CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum from a 4-inch barrel?

Fired from a 4-inch Ruger GP100, the CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum achieved 15.25 inches of penetration in gel and demonstrated excellent expansion, with the jacket peeling back and the lead core expanding significantly.

Did CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum perform well from a 2-inch barrel?

From a 2-inch Taurus 605, the CorBon Glaser Power Ball .357 Magnum achieved 18.5 inches of penetration but showed minimal expansion and lost its polymer ball late in the gel block. The instructor considered this performance a failure for self-defense purposes.

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