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

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Ай бұрын

Checking out a specialty 9mm round from CorBon. Does it perform like it claims? Is it a gimmick, or a great defensive option? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a Canik Mete MC9 and Glock 17.
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@Tom-cp6yj Ай бұрын

What's also great is that feeding issues should be non-existent with that profile!

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

I would imagine so.

@hoffpbass Ай бұрын

Great point.

@wrgj4411 Ай бұрын

Very few places have this ammo and the only one place I did find it was $22.00 for 20 rounds and $10.00 shipping. I buy 50 rounds of Federal law enforcement HST 124 gr grain+p for $29.00 and free shipping when they have a sale which is quite often. I know it perfoms well. The power ball ammo has been on the market for quite a few years now. For some reason it just never gained popularity.

@StevenL00 Ай бұрын

@@wrgj4411 Because it lacks in penetration. If it can only do 14 inches here chances are that'd be even less when it's actually used in defensive situations.

@kevinb8527 Ай бұрын

@@wrgj4411 That’s a good deal. Where do you usually order from?

@11kinghc Ай бұрын

I used to work for Corbon before it switched hands and made those and the .40 and .45 cal hollow points and we always had really good success with all of it

@traumajock Ай бұрын

So are these old rounds from those days, or newly manufactured (and available)?

@traumajock Ай бұрын

I have a box of the 135 grain 40's, rated over 1400pfs.or was it 1325? I'd hafta go digging through the safe.

@11kinghc Ай бұрын

New rounds… it’s changed hands a couple times since I worked there but as far as I know they’re still running all the same equipment to make them

@CitizenCarrier Ай бұрын

Seems to be pretty good stuff! These cartridges reminded me of an old timer that me and my dad used to visit when I was a kid. He would melt that Gulf paraffin wax in all of his hollowpoints. When it would dry, it would expand and look a lot like these! I remember my dad asking him why he did that. He said that he did it to help keep the hollowpoints from clogging. That was over 45 years ago! I think the old man was onto something way back then. Whether it really worked or not I’m not sure. But the old timer at least thought about it back then.

@jackschmac Ай бұрын

It's nice to see a manufacturer put correct numbers on the box. It's also nice to see it do what it's supposed to do.

@craigcook1571 Ай бұрын

It’s also nice to see a manufacturer use normal carry length barrels to get velocity readings instead of a hunting length barrel

@WayStedYou Ай бұрын

its slower than box with 1 inch extra barrel thoughh

@jackschmac Ай бұрын

@@WayStedYou You're correct, but it was close enough. The people that test ammo sometimes say, "chronographs don't always agree." Also, altitude, humidity and temperature might make a difference.

@WayStedYou Ай бұрын

@@jackschmac You would think it'd exceed not be 12 fps short with an extra .5 inch barrel over the 4 inch box velocity.

@mozzberg590 Ай бұрын

Pow'r Ball is also legal in New Jersey for CCW because it's not a hollow point. Stupid laws

@TheJHMAN1 Ай бұрын

I recently traveled across the country, changed out my ammo to Critical Duty just because I didn't know which areas have anti-hollow point laws.

@user-uc5sn4tp3f Ай бұрын

That one is simple ... Only New Jersey .

@robwilson3749 Ай бұрын

That is stupid.

@user-uc5sn4tp3f Ай бұрын

@@robwilson3749 Yes ! New Jersey is stupid !

@M4A3 Ай бұрын

That is the dumbest damn thing I have ever heard. That is just asking for people to use FMJ. So when they shoot someone, they also get granny behind them, and little johnny on his bicycle behind her.

@anthonyguidas2012 Ай бұрын

Dang, that Powerball definitely hit the jackpot 👍

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

777!

@josephpacchetti5997 Ай бұрын

I've be curious of these, and am going to grab a box, you know I've watched more than 100 testes and yours are the most comprehensive, and covers facts, No BS, and the truth, I'm proud to be a member of your great channel, and rocking the red badge, Thanks Brian. 👍🇺🇸

@mattheide2775 Ай бұрын

I thank you for keeping the Ammo Manufacturers honest. With ammo prices today it helps my buy good SD ammo.

@AK-ky3ou Ай бұрын

Old school corbon doing a great job.

@user-yd4fp9jw2s Ай бұрын

That stuff is moving, didnt disappoint. I hope your life is as good as it seems on the range! much love from south eastern NC!

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

Thank you sir. Can't complain too much!😎👊

@crackerms0100 Ай бұрын

What's up y'all, Jacob here, I love his videos even on this gloomy day in Wisconsin, tools and targets brightens it up. 😊 There is something beneficially mesmerizing about his personality

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

@PassivePortfolios Ай бұрын

His personality, his delivery, the tech set up, everything is very well done and thought out. Honest, useful reviews. One of my favorite KZfaq channels, along with Buffalo and Paul Harrell.

@edwardbiasi37 Ай бұрын

Yeah, that's weird

@tis7963 Ай бұрын

Back when those first came out, a big selling point was that the bullet had the same contour as a ball round, and they would feed in anything. I had an HK PSP that was fussy about hollow points, but ran the Pow'RBall perfectly. So that turned out to be true.

@kyleglenn2434 Ай бұрын

Which HI Points like

@natew.-victoryorvalhalla4571 Ай бұрын

You know? CorBon used to be one of he absolute best.... then they kind of went down hill, didn't keep up with industry advancements, didn't upgrade their equipment and they really fell behind. BUT, seeing this test. It seems like they have brought their quality back up again to phenomenal. This might be my new carry round. I'll have to go through at least 500+ rounds and find zero issues before I'll trust it. But, so far, I have to say I am IMPRESSED.

@Quixcilver7.62 25 күн бұрын

I can’t believe this stuff is still around. Definitely early ‘00s vibes.

@JJ_SDWR Ай бұрын

I have this in 380acp. Never tried it but bought a box for the safe

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

This 9mm surprised me.

@JJ_SDWR Ай бұрын

Yes it did, might be a good option especially for a shorter barrel. If you get a chance to test the 380 version Id love to see it, although probably not a widely carried round.@@ToolsandTargets

@daviddurbin9802 Ай бұрын

I’d like to see a test done on .380 powrball as well.

@eldritchshiner Ай бұрын

I would also like to see this tested in 380 🤔

@kennethferguson4283 Ай бұрын

The round certainly performed as advertised much like the Hornady stuff with their polymer tipped HP bullets. This round in the 357 Sig caliber gets a1600 fps velocity with 570 ft. lbs. of energy.

@hoffpbass Ай бұрын

Cor Bon is rockin' it on your channel this week 🎉 Incredible to get over 400 fpe from a 3.1" barrel. Great option. Very nice, Tools. Don't know where you found those, but awesome!!!

@MrSumGuns Ай бұрын

I want to hit the Powerball not the Powerball hit me! Great video as always! I might have to switch to those if they are available. Your the man!

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

😂 😎👊

@russellridge8623 Ай бұрын

Corbon back in the game. Amazing the multitude of things we develop to kill each other. LOL. 😂

@josephwhiskeybeale Ай бұрын

Carried those in the early 2000’s, glad they would have worked had I needed them to.

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

Good stuff.

@danjones2680 Ай бұрын

Dude, you don't slow down. Respect.

@PassivePortfolios Ай бұрын

The Glaser name was big deal in he 90s with the Glaser Safety Slug. This new defense ammo is a winner because it does everything it is supposed to do perfectly. Good to see ammo meet expectations as advertised rather than fall short like so many others have. Thanks for another great review.

@davidjernigan8161 Ай бұрын

That worked well even in the short barrel. Might have to pick some up.

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

Yep

@rayowens995 Ай бұрын

My EDC for my 9MM is CorBon 125 + P. Used to carry it for duty ammo many years past. So confident with it that’s all I carry in my EDC 9’s. Thanks for another great test !! The ammo works every time.

@timparkhurst8661 Ай бұрын

This channel is the damn Price is Right game show, but with inches instead of dollars, guns for hot models, and you don't get to see what the next showcase showdown is until you have watched the first😂

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Come on Dowwwwnnn!

@willyoung4512 Ай бұрын

Nice to see CorBon bringing their A game! They used to be my go-to ammo with their 115 gr +p+ truncated cone round back in the 90's.... then someone else started buying my ammo for me and I went to 124 Golddots.

@speedyforde3404 Ай бұрын

Looks good, like to see a test of the .380 powerball when you are able to. Thanks for the video. 😊

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

😎👍

@mot0rhe4d40 Ай бұрын

This always seemed like a prime candidate for FMJ loving surplus pistols.

@bluescatreimer Ай бұрын

Good video, it's always nice to see ammo perform the way it's intended.

@Atum_Ra 27 күн бұрын

I find myself self watching alot of your tests and it finally hit me You know what would be a cool test? No one ever tests the same brands different weights in the same gel block. It would be awesome to see something like Corbons 100gr Powerball vs the Dpx 115gr vs 100gr Urban Response ect to get even a better understanding of how one manufacturers line up proforma against each other. I've been watching ballistics tests for probably 15+ years and I've never once seen anyone test that way, if it's multiple rounds it's always different brands competing against each other. Who wouldn't love to see something like (for 40 cal) HST 155 - 165 - 180gr for example, next to each other?

@greyballer1671 Ай бұрын

Another great review! Thanks gor allnyou share with us!

@trustnot9 Ай бұрын

Great test and awesome results.. I carry 45 acp version of that ammo and i always wondered how they would do. Thanks my friend.

@jamesrose1641 Ай бұрын

Thank you for a great show!

@johnschneider1860 Ай бұрын

Nicely done. And impressive results.

@donakahorse Ай бұрын

seems like some really good performing stuff. I like it. by the way the gel jumped it was a nice energy dump.

@marksini3598 Ай бұрын

I use these in my carry. Nice to see great performance. Thank you

@miker9043 Ай бұрын

I am Impressed with that ammo ! Thanks Tools for another excellent video !

@rogerwood5228 Ай бұрын

Great test, Tools. Nice energy dump and good enough depth. Keep 'em coming!

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

😎👊

@mrtcward Ай бұрын

Another good test T&T! Might have to try some!

@bigbk301 7 күн бұрын

Nice video. Thank you for the test,

@turbofc Ай бұрын

I really like this channel. Excellent all around

@corbinpowell128 Ай бұрын

Tools&Targets, I’ve been subscribed to your channel since 3-12-22 at 7:48 PM. Wow! Two years of watching you. I think you were at 10k subs at that time.

@coreymerrill3257 Ай бұрын

This stuff has been around for decades and for good reason.

@Bob-lq9ys Ай бұрын

Looks like a winner, thanks for this test, I will have to keep my eyes out for that one, keep the great test coming

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

😎👊

@Maddog3060 Ай бұрын

Very impressive! I might have to acquire some of this.

@ejsocci2630 Ай бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻 thanks for sharing another great video brother

@pinkysgarage4517 Ай бұрын

You sure have been busy lately. Between tool and ammo reviews, you must be exhausted. Keep up the good work, brother. I enjoy every video!

@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS Ай бұрын

The Late Jack Cannon Invented the Power Ball Glaser Safety Slug in the 1970's. I had the .357 , 9mm , .45 ACP.

@peterpi7116 Ай бұрын

Jack Cannon patented the Glaser Safety Slug, Peter Pi Patented the PowRball.

@gwidwock Ай бұрын

I like the performance. I carry the 45ACP Pow'RBall in a mil-spec 1911. They don't make this anymore. If they do I can't find it anywhere. I have 3 boxes of the CorBon Glaser 45ACP. Glad I bought it when I did. Thanks for the test. Enjoyed it!

@tommccormick9290 Ай бұрын

After buying a Walther P38 in 2005 ,I found the only non FMJ ammo that fed reliably in it was Pow'r Ball.

@leroycaudill96 Ай бұрын

Good test Tools looks good have a great week God Bless.

@caleb6988 Ай бұрын

It's good to see some good carry rounds again. Fantastic test brother tools

@robertnixon7433 Ай бұрын

In the 90s I swear Corbon made a 45 +p 230 grain round that was advertised at 1175 fps. We were shooting some at a steel spinner at our local range and thought we were missing. Turns out the spinner was rusted and the bullets were just punching through.

@Starkman3 Ай бұрын

Another great test video! Thanks

@user-tn7hc4ww3j Ай бұрын

This channel is costing me alot of money... in a good way.

@jimmyslim1628 Ай бұрын

Those did a really nice job. 👍

@ronaldbarnes8302 Ай бұрын

With a light for caliber bullet very impressive performance. Figured it would expand nicely but got penetration too. Haven’t tried any yet. Thanks for the jelly test Tools!

@A_Brit Ай бұрын

Those did much better than I expected. Good for them.

@scottdunn2178 Ай бұрын

The "Glaser" and "Mag-Safe" rounds I remember from the 90's were filled with #12 or #9 birdshot. They were supposed to disintegrate through drywall, etc. Haven't seen them in years tho...

@sinisterthoughts2896 Ай бұрын

Supposedly popular qith air marshals. Less chance of over penetrating when in a beer can full of bystanders.

@Adam-nv9zo Ай бұрын

This ammo is surprisingly good. Great video, as always, brother.

@scarifrougeone7225 Ай бұрын

The MC9 makes another great performance. Agreed 100%. Great results on that ammo really good penetration and expansion on both pistols. Good commentary and test once again buddy! CorBon is impressive, would definitely put that on the good stuff list. Thanks for sharing be safe. ⭐️⭐️🇺🇸⭐️⭐️

@raybo34 Ай бұрын

Looks like you hit the jackpot with these. I've not seen them before.

@libra7624 Ай бұрын

for 9 mm I like seeing 400 ft/lbs or more for a 4 inch barrel, nice seeing a shorter barrel able to reach that, a short barrel with duty size performance

@jimmydunn3775 Ай бұрын

Great video as always!

@YellowHammer26 Ай бұрын

👍👍great test on some good ammo. Thanks Tools

@qqq1701 Ай бұрын

Interesting. Nice to see something work well.

@poisonPpaully Ай бұрын

That’s really interesting results from those lighter projectiles I like it I’ll be grabbing some of these for sure

@Monty22001 Ай бұрын

These have been out a long time, I had a picky Kimber 1911 compact that's older and it would double feed a lot. I got these hoping the rounded front would work better because I heard the old compact 45 1911's liked FMJ more. Didn't help the feeding, but glad to see they're good still. I always liked Corbon as a 'not big-name' manufacturer.

@LVbibby Ай бұрын

Good video thanks!

@user-fc5dn2rp1c Ай бұрын

Thank you for texting them I carry them they keep the weight down in the high capacity magazines. I like the 124 grain underwoods to but they are heavy with a mag full

@guardianminifarm8005 Ай бұрын

Success! Thank you. Good to see effective performance. I imagine this would be very effective. Looks like it hits really quite hard for such a light bullet. Well done!

@Hanover_Fist Ай бұрын

Great Vid Tools, Thanks......Makes you wonder what the 10mm might be like? ( or .40 )

@CrkdFngrGngrBndt Ай бұрын

Sounds like a good round to get, just got my Sig P365 AXG Legion with the 3.1” barrel and was looking for a good round to carry for it and then you upload this video with just the info I need

@williambaker1753 Ай бұрын

I have a couple boxes of this I was going to try it out this weekend but went stripper fishing instead. Looks like pretty good ammo from the results you got. I was hoping you would put out a video on the core bond pow rball great video as always I think this ammo may make it into EDC rotation I just picked up 4 more 17 round mags and I'm going to be filling one of them up with some pow rball.

@ElainesDomain Ай бұрын

It picked the jelly pretty darn good. I like ammo that works. Thanks Tool Guy.

@rjw261984 Ай бұрын

Great results from both. 🇺🇸

@charlesmorgan1879 Ай бұрын

I have yet to try any Cor bon but may get a few boxes of various calibers. Thanks for info !

@Brykk Ай бұрын

Several years ago, this is what i carried in my 1911 45’s. Ive always liked corbon. Ive switched to gold dots for my 9 mm’s, but it looks like good ole corbon is still a good choice.

@crsquirrely73 Ай бұрын

You made my day today with this test LOL So I want to be the first and probably only person to say THANK YOU LOL. They did a great job and now I want to see how they do out of your 9mm PCC. The only bad that might come from this video is their price goes up because more people will be buying them LOL.

@billdye3530 Ай бұрын

Pretty good performance. If this is the older design then there is no sense in changing it. Does fine like it is. Nice fireballs on a couple of rounds. Good stuff! 👍🙏

@rexhinlo3398 Ай бұрын

Good info on the Pow'RBall. That's what you expect from a defensive ammo.

@johnnymccann5607 Ай бұрын

I'm greatly impressed. I wasn't expecting 😊this wonderful expansion. Papa wishing you 😊

@wadelucero6461 Ай бұрын

Surprised exactly good one on cor bon again for stepping up that's 2 passes out of 4 sent to you I have good hope for the other 2 can't wait for those videos also getting box velocity is so important and there might be something about inserts we see some new ammo with some kind of jelly in the hp I've heard of some people putting a drop of silicon or elmers white glue in the hp to prevent clogging could be interesting but not sure how you feel about modifying rounds

@bruceshelton5043 Ай бұрын

I would definitely use these in my carry tool

@Dwayne7834 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the video and information. 👍🇺🇸

@robertseafield5810 Ай бұрын

Good video. Good ammo from CorBon.

@MrThaTank Ай бұрын

Corbon always made outstanding Ammunition

@therichie9916 Ай бұрын

I'm more impressed than I thought I'd be. I would not feel ill armed with this load.

@jasongibson8114 Ай бұрын

I use corbon 135gr in my g22. More than enough for home defense. Great test tools

@jamesmikesell5458 Ай бұрын

I've never heard of them but I will keep an eye out for some

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

😎👊

@curtk8130 Ай бұрын

I’ve never bothered to pick up any of this brand because it’s at a premium price and I was unsure of the performance. Looks like good stuff!! I recently tested some browning x point jhp’s in a few calibers over my chrono and the performance was nice pretty spicy. I’ve probably watched all ur stuff and don’t remember you testing any. I don’t have any gel but it might be a brand to throw into the mix. They look nice and are affordable. Like always another highly entertaining video!!

@grb876 Ай бұрын

Looks like some good ammo. Appreciate the video 👊

@kevindutton3676 Ай бұрын

Corbon has been around a while. It was my first defensive ammo 20+ years ago. Still got it

@mfwic61 Ай бұрын

I'm surprised as well, that actually did a lot better than I was expecting for a light weight ammo

@jerrywiese9722 Ай бұрын

Great Expansion, Good Shooing Too!

@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын

Appreciate ya, brother.😎👊

@kevinlytle6215 Ай бұрын

That was outstanding. I had no clue what to expect. Be interested if you would include how other load/bullet types from the same manufacturer did. Consistency in label data vs your data and bullet types sort of compared to the ones tested in the current video. Just a gut check on how consistent they are overall.

@steelpunisher6944 Ай бұрын

Nice!! Surprised is the word I’d use too! I thought they’d be too light to get good penetration if they expanded nicely. I’m glad I was wrong. Personally I’d like to see a couple more inches but technically they did perfect. Awesome test again good sir. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸