SUPER BALLS!...CorBon Glaser .38 Super Pow'RBall Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test!

Published on March 28, 2026
Duration: 15:16

This video details a ballistic gel test of Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ammunition, featuring both 115-grain and 100-grain variants. The test includes a heavy clothing barrier and chronograph readings, demonstrating impressive velocity, expansion, and penetration. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the ammunition's performance and reliability, despite minor firearm-related hiccups.

Quick Summary

The Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ammunition, tested with both 115-grain and 100-grain variants, demonstrated excellent performance in ballistic gel tests. The 115-grain averaged 1414 FPS and penetrated 15 inches, while the 100-grain averaged 1568 FPS and penetrated 14.25 inches, both showing immediate expansion after a heavy clothing barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance metrics for Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ammunition in ballistic gel tests?

The 115-grain Corbon Glaser Powerball averaged 1414 FPS with 15 inches of penetration and excellent expansion. The 100-grain variant averaged a higher 1568 FPS with 14.25 inches of penetration and similarly impressive expansion after passing through a heavy clothing barrier.

How does the Glaser Powerball's polymer ball affect its performance?

The polymer ball in the Glaser Powerball projectile is designed to improve feeding reliability, prevent clogging in the firearm, and crucially, force the projectile to expand upon impact with a barrier or target, enhancing terminal ballistics.

What firearm was used for the Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ballistic gel test?

The ballistic gel tests were conducted using a Colt Gold Cup National Match pistol equipped with a 5-inch barrel. The presenter noted some minor primer strike issues with the firearm during testing.

What kind of expansion and penetration can be expected from Corbon Glaser Powerball .38 Super ammunition?

In tests with a heavy clothing barrier, both the 115-grain and 100-grain Corbon Glaser Powerball rounds showed immediate and significant expansion in ballistic gel, achieving substantial penetration depths of 15 inches and 14.25 inches respectively.

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