Copper Heartstopper!...CorBon DPX .40 S&W Self-Defense AMMO Test!

Published on June 14, 2024
Duration: 11:30

This video details a comprehensive ballistic test of CorBon DPX .40 S&W ammunition, featuring a 140-grain solid copper expander projectile. The test utilizes a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel, with velocities measured from both a Glock 27 (3.5-inch barrel) and a Glock 22 (4.5-inch barrel). The results demonstrate significant expansion and consistent penetration, highlighting the ammunition's effectiveness for self-defense.

Quick Summary

CorBon DPX .40 S&W ammunition, featuring a 140-grain solid copper expander, demonstrated excellent expansion and substantial penetration in ballistic gel tests after passing through a heavy clothing barrier. Velocities averaged 1183 ft/s from a 3.5-inch barrel and 1209 ft/s from a 4.5-inch barrel, with recovered projectiles showing minimal weight loss.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:41CorBon DPX .40 S&W Ammunition Details
  3. 01:49Test Firearms: Glock 27 & Glock 22
  4. 02:14Velocity Testing: Glock 27 (Short Barrel)
  5. 03:47Velocity Testing: Glock 22 (Long Barrel)
  6. 05:04Ballistic Gel Testing: Firing into Gel
  7. 06:17Gel Test Results: Expansion and Penetration
  8. 07:43Close-up of Gel Performance
  9. 08:16Recovered Projectile Analysis
  10. 09:36CorBon DPX .40 S&W Performance Summary
  11. 10:32Overall Assessment and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance characteristics of CorBon DPX .40 S&W ammunition?

CorBon DPX .40 S&W ammunition, featuring a 140-grain solid copper expander, demonstrates excellent expansion and substantial penetration after passing through a heavy clothing barrier and ballistic gel. Velocities averaged 1183 ft/s from a 3.5-inch barrel and 1209 ft/s from a 4.5-inch barrel, with recovered projectiles showing minimal weight loss.

How did the CorBon DPX .40 S&W perform in ballistic gel testing?

In ballistic gel tests with a clothing barrier, the CorBon DPX .40 S&W achieved impressive expansion. The round from a Glock 27 penetrated 14.2 inches, while the round from a Glock 22 reached 15 inches, both exhibiting significant mushrooming and minimal weight loss, indicating effective energy transfer.

What are the velocity readings for CorBon DPX .40 S&W from different barrel lengths?

From a Glock 27 with a 3.5-inch barrel, the CorBon DPX .40 S&W averaged 1183 ft/s. From a Glock 22 with a 4.5-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1209 ft/s. These consistent velocities across barrel lengths are beneficial for self-defense ammunition.

What is the bullet construction and weight for the CorBon DPX .40 S&W tested?

The CorBon DPX .40 S&W ammunition tested features a 140-grain solid copper expander projectile. This construction is designed to promote reliable expansion upon impact while maintaining good penetration characteristics, as evidenced by the ballistic gel tests.

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