Is Pow'RBall a Big WINNER?...CorBon Glaser 9mm Pow'RBall Self-Defense AMMO Test!

Published on April 28, 2024
Duration: 13:05

This video provides a detailed ballistic test of CorBon's 9mm Luger Pow'RBall ammunition, featuring a polymer ball insert. The instructor conducts velocity tests using a Lab Radar and gel tests with a heavy clothing barrier, comparing performance from a Canik Mete MC9 and a Glock 17. The results demonstrate effective expansion and penetration, with the ammunition performing as advertised.

Quick Summary

CorBon's 9mm Luger Pow'RBall ammunition, featuring a polymer ball insert, demonstrated impressive performance in ballistic gel tests. Advertised at 1475 ft/s, actual velocities measured 1385 ft/s from a 3.1-inch barrel and 1463 ft/s from a 4.5-inch barrel. The ammunition achieved controlled expansion and penetration depths of 13.2 to 14 inches through a heavy clothing barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:37CorBon Pow'RBall Ammunition Overview
  3. 01:14Ammunition Specifications and Claims
  4. 02:35Test Firearms: Canik MC9 and Glock 17
  5. 02:56Velocity Testing: Canik Mete MC9
  6. 03:56MC9 Velocity Results
  7. 04:26Velocity Testing: Glock 17
  8. 05:02Glock 17 Velocity Results
  9. 05:54Gel Testing: CorBon Pow'RBall
  10. 06:14MC9 Gel Test Results
  11. 06:51Glock 17 Gel Test Results
  12. 07:06Overall Gel Performance Analysis
  13. 08:08Penetration Depths
  14. 08:35Polymer Ball Separation Point
  15. 09:36Projectile Examination
  16. 10:21Polymer Ball Weight and Projectile Weights
  17. 10:50Expansion Measurements
  18. 11:10Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the advertised velocity for CorBon's 9mm Luger Pow'RBall ammunition?

CorBon advertises a velocity of 1475 feet per second for their 100-grain 9mm Luger Pow'RBall ammunition, with an energy rating of 483 foot-pounds, typically measured from a 4-inch barrel.

How does CorBon's Pow'RBall ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests with clothing barriers?

In ballistic gel tests with a heavy clothing barrier, CorBon's Pow'RBall demonstrated effective controlled expansion and significant disruption. The polymer ball typically separates early, allowing the projectile to expand reliably.

What were the actual measured velocities for CorBon's 9mm Pow'RBall from different barrel lengths?

From a 3.1-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1385 ft/s. From a 4.5-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1463 ft/s, closely matching the advertised 1475 ft/s.

What were the penetration depths achieved by CorBon's 9mm Pow'RBall in ballistic gel?

The CorBon Pow'RBall achieved approximately 13.2 inches of penetration from a shorter barrel and around 14 inches from a longer barrel in ballistic gel tests.

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