People ask a lot where they can get this ammo, and while I cannot direct you to the exact ammo, more or less Buffalo Bore item 19H is this exact ammo. Corbon uses the DPX moniker for their load using the Barnes XPB bullet, which is the same bullet Buffalo Bore uses in their item 19H. The Buffalo Bore 19H is rated at 1,383 FPS in a 4" S&W and 1,235 FPS in a 2.5" S&W, as where here with the Corbon DPX I got 1,388 FPS in the 4" and 1,225 in the 2" so we know the powder composition is similar if not the same. It is currently available directly from Buffalo Bore.
Thanks for posting this note. I've not been able to find the Corbon. I do have some BB 19H. In the M&P340, recoil is still quite stout. However, it is not as nasty as the Remington HTP 125gr 357 Magnum load. My personal take on the 19H is that I can run six rounds before bruising gets too bad. I did that test with VZ G10 grips. I've since installed the CTC LG-405 grips which have some rubber padding on the back strap. I haven't repeated the test with those grips yet. There is definitely a big trade off in what you can shoot comfortably when going for the more comfortable carry weight of a scandium frame revolver. I imagine there are a lot of people who won't shoot magnum loads from anything less than an SP101 which is a small tank.
I have a box of 50 of Black Hills .357 magnum jhp 125 grain. Would I be better off using a .38 spl round? In .38 special I have 135 grain gdhp sb Speer GD. I have 120 grain federal punch. I have recently gotten 125 grain xtp jhp from underwood and 50 grain civil defend from liberty.
@@Fudmottin If nothing else, a 125 gr in the 19H is real long. Protects that cylinder gap well. Even more so for people with the titanium cylinders, as those really erode from short hot rounds.
@@GunSam I don't know how the dynamics of that situation work, but the cylinder gap will be sealed for a microsecond longer with the all copper bullet. I can tolerate the 19H, but I suspect I am still better off with something that has a bit less blast and recoil. Although if I get the chance to show off by blowing up a milk jug or soda jug, the 19H is a perfect choice.
@@Fudmottin I have the exact same set up that you have - even down to the CTC LG-405 grips. I have used the Underwood .38 Special +P 158gr. Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check (SKU 733). Underwood rates this at 1,160 FPS with 472 ME. I am not sure what barrel they used. This load is a really hot .38 +p and I find it to be a good compromise between normal 38+p and .357 loads.
I love the way you set up your cameras and show the data as you go (on the video). Very professional and easy to follow. I have the 4" S&W .357 as well and it is one of my favorite guns by far. Thank you.
Good to know that these are reduced recoil while performing rounds out of either barrel length. Great work as always Sam! Thank you for a you do. 🎩♠🎯🏁🏵💙💛🌻🇺🇸🍀
I think, more than finding just a great snubby load, you've found what might be about the perfect ballistics for a .357 or similar round made of copper. A round of about 9mm , weighing 125 grains producing 1,225 fps/416 fpe seems to be in that ideal range for penetration/energy/damage. Excellent video!
The answer is the rubber combat grip, love the uncle mikes two part rubber over plastic. The current SW for K and J frames is also excellent and allows one to comfortably shoot hot 125 grain loads. Shooting a non covered backstrap is just silly.
Looks like a great load. I have always thought that a midrange 357 load would do well. Looks great for my SP-101. Have you ever tested the Winchester white box 110 gr SJHP load? It is basically the old 38 Spl +P+ "Treasury" load in a nickel plated magnum case. It is rated at 1250 from a 4" barrel. The bullet may fragment (the full velocity ones do- 1500+ fps), but at the lower velocity it may not. It is good ammo in general- i used to use it a lot for practice ammo. The primers are water sealed too. Might be worth a test.
I was excited to try this out in my S&W M&P 340. I was disappointed that 3 out of the first box of 20 jumped the crimp and jammed as the bullet extended beyond the end of the cylinder. Anyone else have this issue? No doubt that recoil velocity of a lightweight j frame is a challenge, but I guess I will have to try a few more 357 options, as I dont carry anything I am not 100% confident in.
My favorite snubby load is federal HST. +p 130 gr... Federal achieves plus p velocity by seeding the huge hollow point deep in the case... The top of the white hollow point is level with the rim of the case like a wad cutter... This awesome load recoils in a 11 oz snub nose like a 22 magnum very light recoil... I also like the DPX but could not find it in 38 special I do have DPX in my 380 pocket pistol.. and in my 9 mm micro 9 lc9s pro
Sam, another good video and presentation. I was impressed with the DPX and will have to purchase some. However, in my area, they are very rare. You usually ID the firearms involved but this time I did not hear you ID them. I watched the video twice and must have missed the firearm ID. Keep up the good work!
Solid video and I agree with you on the DPX. If you are looking to find the same bullet loaded by a premium and reliable company I would check Wilson Combat. They will tell you the truth of what they do and don't have in stock.
Every time I watch your videos, I end up buying more ammo. :-) I have plenty of self-defense rounds and stare at them sometimes with my head cocked like a dog wondering which round to keep loaded in my S&W model 66-8 with 4.25 inch barrel for home defense. I plan to get an N frame S&W 8 round 357 Mag model 627 Pro Series next. And now I think I need to buy some of this stuff too..... :-|
That does appear to be a wicked load, well suited for personal defense. I think/imagine using this in my 6'' GP-100 Ruger.! ... also a good load for woods carry, as the penetration is impressive. Great test again from Revolver Sam.
I couldn't find the Corbon DPX in125 grain 357 anywhere, but I was able to fund the Corbon DPX in 110 grain. Just have to make due with what's available out there.
Outstanding video. I have a S&W M&P 340ct and have tried out a few rounds, I appreciate the effort you have put in your videos. I will have to locate this round and give it a try. Thank you
Corbon is some of the hottest loads you can get, providing they have anything in stock. Good presentation of a perfect snubbie round. When you can find some.
Those really do seem to be the most impressive .357 loads you’ve tested. With that kind of performance I’d say they are well worth the extra cost since they are intended as a defensive load. Too bad they are so hard to find currently.
Love it Sam! My Lady has the poly version of that Taurus and she regularly shoots .38+P with it (pretty accurate with it too). I've always wanted to discover a .357 load that she could use in it - I shot some Remington green/white box 125g SJHP with it and wouldn't qualify that as a good time, LOL. Going to try this, thank you.
I like Underwood and they load the finest and most specific semi auto calibers. That being said, Buffalo Bore is almost always more powerful in revolver cartridges. When I want a .357 Mag to hit 800 ft lbs, forget about Underwood, Buffalo Bore is 100-200 FPE higher.
I carry Corbon DPX .. in my 9 mm Ruger lc9s pro and in my Taurus TCP 380.. I would love to find DPX bullets for my 357 snub charter arms mag pug and in 38 on my 11 oz 342 airlite ti ...39 sp... Unfortunately DPX is extremely hard to find from what I understand barns used to make the copper bullet for corbon.. but no longer makes it for them they make the barns tax-X bullet which .I don't like at all
I have a ton of different brands and types of 357mag. I just need a new 357 revolver. I had a 686,586, GP100 and two SP101's. Thinking of a Taurus. I still have a Blackhawk.
Hey, just the info i was looking for! I recently acquired an M&P 340, & was wondering if there was a magnum load that would be practical for it. I'll have to get some of that BB. Idk how soon it will be, $ is tight. But once i do, i'll let you know how it shoots.
Well, got some to load in my wife's new Taurus Poly 605. I cleaned her gun up polished the cylinders... Tried several different proven ammos. Hornady, Gold Dots, blah, blah. This ammo is the only ones that stuck in the cylinders. I had to use a punch to get it out. I've been firing revolvers for 50 years. Tens of thousands of rounds most of which I reloaded myself. Soooo, for self-defense Corbon is a total fail. It's my wife's life. It wouldn't run in my revolver either without getting stuck. Give me Gold Dots or HSTs or give me death. Nuff said.
How does this compare to the Speer Gold Dot 135gr Short Barrel, shot from a snub nose? More or less recoil/blast? Looks like both the penetration and expansion are greater with this round though.
Something I saw on another review was putting a 2" layer of foam under the gel. It allows the gel to expand without throwing pieces off into the dirt. I was shocked at how well it handled the expansion, and it was 357 from a model 92 rifle.
Your Taurus 605 weighs 24oz. That's to be noted, as compared to a few lighter weight 357mag snubbies less than 20oz. For comparison, the K6S Kimber with the 6-shot 3" barrel version weighs 25oz. A 5-shot S&W model 640 weighs 22oz. Really do think most magnum loads in a subbie are not advisable due to recoil, but I do think this DPX is superb, one of the exceptions. Very good penetration with pretty large expansion, almost akin to 45acp expansion. Personally I feel like snubbies which are 20oz or more don't really qualify for "pocket" pistols due to weight. 38 special is so much more manageable for pocket carry (or ankle), as the revolvers used for pocket carry should be 13-15oz ideally. Belt/apendix/holster carry is a different thing, lending itself to more weight.
@@GunSam Well that's interesting. Thanks for clarifying that as Taurus website does not. Strange way to publish weight data, as that would be load-dependent. Wonder if they do that for their larger bore revolvers.
Is there any advantage to 357 "short barrel" loads over buffalo bore's 38+ p? There isn't a lot of energy difference from a snub. Does the 357 have less flash because the higher pressure allows faster powder? Am i missing something?
What is the Best 357mag for Hard Barrier Penetration? Anyone have an idea? Switching from Canik TP9SA Mod 2 Too a Ruger SP101 357mag for vehicle carry(why i desire hard barrier penatration) Hunting & Fishing carry for Black Bear/Mountain Lion Protection or if attacked out in the woods or off the beaten path by random evil humans! Would this bet the best?
Sam, have you ever experienced any bullet creep with this or any other .357 round in a snubby? I saw another gentleman who remarked he had some in a lightweight. Many thanks from Maine!
I have with Remington Golden Saber, but that round uses a weird .357" band on a .345" bullet, so I knew that was likely. With normally roll crimped .357 Magnum ammo, I don not recall ever getting bullet creep.
Added note, my lightest .357 snub I ever fired magnum ammo in is my 20 OZ Taurus 605 - 24 OZ loaded. I would imagine that in those lightweight 11 OZ ones, you might get bullet creep with regular crimped ammo.
@@GunSam Thanks, Sam! I appreciate that info. I'm going to experiment with some rounds in my S&W 627. I'm trying the DPX and the short barrel Gold Dot. Best!
Hi there, I enjoy your videos. Have you ever seen any forcing cone erosion issues in your revolvers from shooting light weight projectiles at high villosities? My ruger gp100 is having this issue and was curious if any of your smith's do this? Thanks
Changing the topic, is Winter over in Michigan? I'm in SoCal and I was enjoying watching you shooting while all bundled up and snow & ice everywhere. Now I'm kind of disappointed. How do you power your chronograph out on your range? Is it battery powered?
The chronograph simply takes a single 9V battery. Michigan is generally "winter" until the end of March, maybe around the first day of spring is when it starts to warm up and there's less or no snow, but then it might be 50 degrees for a week then snow again mid April, but only a dusting. Michigan is known for weird weather due to the lakes. Like yesterday and today were near 70 degrees, then tomorrow through Monday is upper 30's and upper 40's. Our weather sucks in general. November through March is hard core winter, December through February lots of snow and daytime highs around 20. In June through September we become Florida, days and days of 90-100 degrees 100% humidity and bugs. Late April- early June then late September-early November are the only pleasant months here.
@@GunSam We do appreciate you going out in the weather (cold or hot & humid) to do the testing and filming content. A week ago I think there was still ice on the pond behind you, and now it looks like Spring! I'll keep watching for freak snow.
It's hard to tell. I often film 2 months in advance. Typically I will film for a couple weeks then release videos, so the average video is released 2 weeks after I film it.
I really have no idea. The .327 varies greatly from load to load, I do know the Gold Dot is roughly as powerful as this ammo. Also I did run some double-tap 75 gr copper HP but didn't release the video yet, and while it does well, the weight of a 35 caliber at 125 gr gives both penetration and expansion. When the .327 expands it limits penetration.
You probably cannot. I pinned a comment about the Buffalo Bore 19H being the same ammo. Buffalo Bore has them in stock, a bit pricey but it's comparable.
According to the best info I can find, Cor-Bon was sold in 2018. I cannot figure out who bought it, who owns it now, or where to buy their products. There is one website that I do not trust - looks like a typical scam site - but non of the ammo sellers I do trust has anything with the Cor-Bon name on it. Do you have newer better information? Or is that an old box you’ve had stashed behind the bench for a few years?
I purchased my ammo in 2020. I don't recall where. Corbon's site shows it in stock, but I had trouble buying from them in the past. Someone said that Barnes brand 125 gr is the same ammo.
@@GunSam Corbon is gone. The last and only website for Corbon lists an address in Mt. Gilliad, OH. It’s not far out of my way so I drove by. It is a food distribution warehouse. The manager told me, “The ammunition company filed bankruptcy last year, October 2021. We bought the building.” I do see some odd Corbon ammo on some ammo websites, like 45 cap +P, so I am guessing when they filed BK they had miscellaneous old stock and sold it for clearance. But, clearly, no more new Corbon. No more Corbon .357. Rats.
tried to but their instructions were vague, like having me drop off a marked gun box at a pharmacy fedex hub. I just didn't send it back yet because of that.
People ask a lot where they can get this ammo, and while I cannot direct you to the exact ammo, more or less Buffalo Bore item 19H is this exact ammo. Corbon uses the DPX moniker for their load using the Barnes XPB bullet, which is the same bullet Buffalo Bore uses in their item 19H. The Buffalo Bore 19H is rated at 1,383 FPS in a 4" S&W and 1,235 FPS in a 2.5" S&W, as where here with the Corbon DPX I got 1,388 FPS in the 4" and 1,225 in the 2" so we know the powder composition is similar if not the same. It is currently available directly from Buffalo Bore.
Thanks for posting this note. I've not been able to find the Corbon. I do have some BB 19H. In the M&P340, recoil is still quite stout. However, it is not as nasty as the Remington HTP 125gr 357 Magnum load. My personal take on the 19H is that I can run six rounds before bruising gets too bad. I did that test with VZ G10 grips. I've since installed the CTC LG-405 grips which have some rubber padding on the back strap. I haven't repeated the test with those grips yet.
There is definitely a big trade off in what you can shoot comfortably when going for the more comfortable carry weight of a scandium frame revolver. I imagine there are a lot of people who won't shoot magnum loads from anything less than an SP101 which is a small tank.
I have a box of 50 of Black Hills .357 magnum jhp 125 grain. Would I be better off using a .38 spl round? In .38 special I have 135 grain gdhp sb Speer GD. I have 120 grain federal punch. I have recently gotten 125 grain xtp jhp from underwood and 50 grain civil defend from liberty.
@@Fudmottin If nothing else, a 125 gr in the 19H is real long. Protects that cylinder gap well. Even more so for people with the titanium cylinders, as those really erode from short hot rounds.
@@GunSam I don't know how the dynamics of that situation work, but the cylinder gap will be sealed for a microsecond longer with the all copper bullet. I can tolerate the 19H, but I suspect I am still better off with something that has a bit less blast and recoil. Although if I get the chance to show off by blowing up a milk jug or soda jug, the 19H is a perfect choice.
@@Fudmottin I have the exact same set up that you have - even down to the CTC LG-405 grips. I have used the Underwood .38 Special +P 158gr. Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check (SKU 733). Underwood rates this at 1,160 FPS with 472 ME. I am not sure what barrel they used. This load is a really hot .38 +p and I find it to be a good compromise between normal 38+p and .357 loads.
357 mag -killing it as usual!!!
Excellent expansion 👍I think copper bullets are a game changer.
I always like seeing revolvers perform with the right ammunition.
I love the way you set up your cameras and show the data as you go (on the video). Very professional and easy to follow. I have the 4" S&W .357 as well and it is one of my favorite guns by far. Thank you.
Thank you.
Awesome looking load, the performance in the snubby was impressive! Thanks for the video!
Both Effective AND Shootable ... That's a WOW.
Good to know that these are reduced recoil while performing rounds out of either barrel length. Great work as always Sam! Thank you for a you do. 🎩♠🎯🏁🏵💙💛🌻🇺🇸🍀
Thanks!
I think, more than finding just a great snubby load, you've found what might be about the perfect ballistics for a .357 or similar round made of copper. A round of about 9mm , weighing 125 grains producing 1,225 fps/416 fpe seems to be in that ideal range for penetration/energy/damage. Excellent video!
Hard to find a great snubby load! Nice!
The answer is the rubber combat grip, love the uncle mikes two part rubber over plastic. The current SW for K and J frames is also excellent and allows one to comfortably shoot hot 125 grain loads. Shooting a non covered backstrap is just silly.
Looks like a great load. I have always thought that a midrange 357 load would do well. Looks great for my SP-101. Have you ever tested the Winchester white box 110 gr SJHP load? It is basically the old 38 Spl +P+ "Treasury" load in a nickel plated magnum case. It is rated at 1250 from a 4" barrel. The bullet may fragment (the full velocity ones do- 1500+ fps), but at the lower velocity it may not. It is good ammo in general- i used to use it a lot for practice ammo. The primers are water sealed too. Might be worth a test.
I was excited to try this out in my S&W M&P 340. I was disappointed that 3 out of the first box of 20 jumped the crimp and jammed as the bullet extended beyond the end of the cylinder. Anyone else have this issue? No doubt that recoil velocity of a lightweight j frame is a challenge, but I guess I will have to try a few more 357 options, as I dont carry anything I am not 100% confident in.
Very nice rounds out of both barrels. Thanks for showing us this ammo, Sam.
I was pleasantly surprised by your video. Short, professional, & to the point, you presented the information I needed. I am now a subscriber.
I've always been a corbon fan,still have a bunch of old production 38/357 from when pi owned the company
Very good rounds both pistols handled the rounds well.
Thanks Sam! Years ago I found 10 boxes of this ammo for $11.00 per box. 😃 I have thought they might be a good snub load and now you have confirmed it.
barnes 125gr tac-xpd is practically identical just black colored projectile. idk if its actually the same but it does the same job and same speed
I may have to try that when I can find it.
Thank you for posting this. My 686-6 is 2.5 in and your in my ballpark with this.
My favorite snubby load is federal HST. +p 130 gr... Federal achieves plus p velocity by seeding the huge hollow point deep in the case... The top of the white hollow point is level with the rim of the case like a wad cutter... This awesome load recoils in a 11 oz snub nose like a 22 magnum very light recoil... I also like the DPX but could not find it in 38 special I do have DPX in my 380 pocket pistol.. and in my 9 mm micro 9 lc9s pro
Sam, another good video and presentation. I was impressed with the DPX and will have to purchase some. However, in my area, they are very rare. You usually ID the firearms involved but this time I did not hear you ID them. I watched the video twice and must have missed the firearm ID. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. S&W 686 4.125" and Taurus 605 2".
Solid video and I agree with you on the DPX. If you are looking to find the same bullet loaded by a premium and reliable company I would check Wilson Combat. They will tell you the truth of what they do and don't have in stock.
This performs very close to the Buffalo Bore Tactical Short Barrel load.
Nice video. Nice lead free option for people that need it. Nice performer period.
Very consistent results..hope I can ever find some
Every time I watch your videos, I end up buying more ammo. :-) I have plenty of self-defense rounds and stare at them sometimes with my head cocked like a dog wondering which round to keep loaded in my S&W model 66-8 with 4.25 inch barrel for home defense. I plan to get an N frame S&W 8 round 357 Mag model 627 Pro Series next. And now I think I need to buy some of this stuff too..... :-|
That does appear to be a wicked load, well suited for personal defense. I think/imagine using this in my 6'' GP-100 Ruger.!
... also a good load for woods carry, as the penetration is impressive. Great test again from Revolver Sam.
I couldn't find the Corbon DPX in125 grain 357 anywhere, but I was able to fund the Corbon DPX in 110 grain. Just have to make due with what's available out there.
Outstanding video. I have a S&W M&P 340ct and have tried out a few rounds, I appreciate the effort you have put in your videos.
I will have to locate this round and give it a try. Thank you
Corbon is some of the hottest loads you can get, providing they have anything in stock. Good presentation of a perfect snubbie round. When you can find some.
Thanks
Another excellent Excellent Excellent video!
Thank you
Those really do seem to be the most impressive .357 loads you’ve tested. With that kind of performance I’d say they are well worth the extra cost since they are intended as a defensive load. Too bad they are so hard to find currently.
Impressive results. And it doesn't turn into dust like the HTP 125gr magnum load tends to do.
I believe it's now time to trade in my .38 snub! Thank you! 👍
Now I know the best ammo to get for my snubby, thanks
That is just great performance for lower energy rounds,good show.
Hey i was just Wondering what’s the best 357 snubby ammo. Perfect timing.
I've always been a fan of SCHP's. 👍👍 Thanks for the video
Love it Sam! My Lady has the poly version of that Taurus and she regularly shoots .38+P with it (pretty accurate with it too). I've always wanted to discover a .357 load that she could use in it - I shot some Remington green/white box 125g SJHP with it and wouldn't qualify that as a good time, LOL. Going to try this, thank you.
Great channel. Love the content and emphasis on revolvers.
I favor Underwood Ammo for their consistency, expansion depending on the load, and penetration.
I like Underwood and they load the finest and most specific semi auto calibers. That being said, Buffalo Bore is almost always more powerful in revolver cartridges. When I want a .357 Mag to hit 800 ft lbs, forget about Underwood, Buffalo Bore is 100-200 FPE higher.
Great video thank you for sharing, 357mag is my favorite round
thanks
I carry Corbon DPX .. in my 9 mm Ruger lc9s pro and in my Taurus TCP 380.. I would love to find DPX bullets for my 357 snub charter arms mag pug and in 38 on my 11 oz 342 airlite ti ...39 sp... Unfortunately DPX is extremely hard to find from what I understand barns used to make the copper bullet for corbon.. but no longer makes it for them they make the barns tax-X bullet which .I don't like at all
Thum👍s up. Love revolver test videos.
Have you tested either of the fluted rounds, like Underwood or Honeybadger?
I have a ton of different brands and types of 357mag. I just need a new 357 revolver. I had a 686,586, GP100 and two SP101's. Thinking of a Taurus. I still have a Blackhawk.
I might get a Henry 357 mag levergun.
Gotta get me some of that.
Hey, just the info i was looking for! I recently acquired an M&P 340, & was wondering if there was a magnum load that would be practical for it. I'll have to get some of that BB. Idk how soon it will be, $ is tight. But once i do, i'll let you know how it shoots.
Corbon DPX great rounds!!!
That looks like a nice hunting round, I don’t like to use lead in something I plan on eating
You eat heart, lungs and ribs on a deer?
@@Scrap_Goblin sometimes and ive also had bullets fragment really bad and parts end up in the back strap
Well, got some to load in my wife's new Taurus Poly 605. I cleaned her gun up polished the cylinders... Tried several different proven ammos. Hornady, Gold Dots, blah, blah. This ammo is the only ones that stuck in the cylinders. I had to use a punch to get it out. I've been firing revolvers for 50 years. Tens of thousands of rounds most of which I reloaded myself. Soooo, for self-defense Corbon is a total fail. It's my wife's life. It wouldn't run in my revolver either without getting stuck. Give me Gold Dots or HSTs or give me death. Nuff said.
How does this compare to the Speer Gold Dot 135gr Short Barrel, shot from a snub nose? More or less recoil/blast? Looks like both the penetration and expansion are greater with this round though.
Excellent video!
Thanks
Hi Sam, Great Video as usual, I'd like to see you shoot through the meat target into the gel.
Thanks. I have done that a couple times. It ruins the gel so I can't reuse it without it being discolored, so I quit doing it.
Something I saw on another review was putting a 2" layer of foam under the gel. It allows the gel to expand without throwing pieces off into the dirt. I was shocked at how well it handled the expansion, and it was 357 from a model 92 rifle.
Your Taurus 605 weighs 24oz. That's to be noted, as compared to a few lighter weight 357mag snubbies less than 20oz. For comparison, the K6S Kimber with the 6-shot 3" barrel version weighs 25oz. A 5-shot S&W model 640 weighs 22oz.
Really do think most magnum loads in a subbie are not advisable due to recoil, but I do think this DPX is superb, one of the exceptions. Very good penetration with pretty large expansion, almost akin to 45acp expansion.
Personally I feel like snubbies which are 20oz or more don't really qualify for "pocket" pistols due to weight. 38 special is so much more manageable for pocket carry (or ankle), as the revolvers used for pocket carry should be 13-15oz ideally. Belt/apendix/holster carry is a different thing, lending itself to more weight.
I have weighed my 605. It weighs 20 OZ. Taurus lists 24, but I only got that weight when fully loaded.
@@GunSam Well that's interesting. Thanks for clarifying that as Taurus website does not. Strange way to publish weight data, as that would be load-dependent. Wonder if they do that for their larger bore revolvers.
This seems comparable If slightly less powerful than Remington umc sjhp in both the 2 and 4 inch but with better penetration.
Thanks. Good video. Looks like a really good carry ammo. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks, take care.
The 357 Magnum doesn't just kill you, it kills your soul! Lol
Great channel
Is there any advantage to 357 "short barrel" loads over buffalo bore's 38+ p? There isn't a lot of energy difference from a snub. Does the 357 have less flash because the higher pressure allows faster powder? Am i missing something?
In my experience, high end .38+P loads at the same power as low end .357 Magnum, will have less recoil and less flash.
Looks really good. Thank you
Ever tried the lead core 125 grain jhp CorBon? Want to??
What is the Best 357mag for Hard Barrier Penetration?
Anyone have an idea?
Switching from Canik TP9SA Mod 2
Too a Ruger SP101 357mag for vehicle carry(why i desire hard barrier penatration)
Hunting & Fishing carry for Black Bear/Mountain Lion Protection or if attacked out in the woods or off the beaten path by random evil humans!
Would this bet the best?
Anyone else have issues with this ammo in the ultra light PD 340 or 360
Good load!
That’s the stuff! Wonder how the 110 38+p does 👍😃✌️🇺🇸
@Gun Sam _Revolver Aficionado_ Do you have a swaging setup or used to?
I am guessing no because I don't know for sure what that is. Sounds like bullet sizing or something?
Sam, have you ever experienced any bullet creep with this or any other .357 round in a snubby? I saw another gentleman who remarked he had some in a lightweight. Many thanks from Maine!
I have with Remington Golden Saber, but that round uses a weird .357" band on a .345" bullet, so I knew that was likely. With normally roll crimped .357 Magnum ammo, I don not recall ever getting bullet creep.
Added note, my lightest .357 snub I ever fired magnum ammo in is my 20 OZ Taurus 605 - 24 OZ loaded. I would imagine that in those lightweight 11 OZ ones, you might get bullet creep with regular crimped ammo.
@@GunSam Thanks, Sam! I appreciate that info. I'm going to experiment with some rounds in my S&W 627. I'm trying the DPX and the short barrel Gold Dot. Best!
Hi there, I enjoy your videos. Have you ever seen any forcing cone erosion issues in your revolvers from shooting light weight projectiles at high villosities? My ruger gp100 is having this issue and was curious if any of your smith's do this? Thanks
My 686 has a tiny amount of erosion from a lot of 125 gr .38+P's.
Add that to the list of rounds I need to get ...when I finally get a 357 lol
Taurus 605?
👍👍😊🎯 that’s a good round.
Thanks!
I totally want that ammo now (: I have that same skin pinching snubby (:
Changing the topic, is Winter over in Michigan? I'm in SoCal and I was enjoying watching you shooting while all bundled up and snow & ice everywhere. Now I'm kind of disappointed. How do you power your chronograph out on your range? Is it battery powered?
The chronograph simply takes a single 9V battery. Michigan is generally "winter" until the end of March, maybe around the first day of spring is when it starts to warm up and there's less or no snow, but then it might be 50 degrees for a week then snow again mid April, but only a dusting. Michigan is known for weird weather due to the lakes. Like yesterday and today were near 70 degrees, then tomorrow through Monday is upper 30's and upper 40's. Our weather sucks in general. November through March is hard core winter, December through February lots of snow and daytime highs around 20. In June through September we become Florida, days and days of 90-100 degrees 100% humidity and bugs. Late April- early June then late September-early November are the only pleasant months here.
@@GunSam We do appreciate you going out in the weather (cold or hot & humid) to do the testing and filming content. A week ago I think there was still ice on the pond behind you, and now it looks like Spring! I'll keep watching for freak snow.
It's hard to tell. I often film 2 months in advance. Typically I will film for a couple weeks then release videos, so the average video is released 2 weeks after I film it.
It's all good. But only problem is I can't find any 357 most times!?
I find it everywhere, not this ammo specifically but I buy .357 Magnum all the time in local stores and online.
Damn those are nice there probably 50 bucks a round 😳
Is that better than a .327 magnum from a 3" barrel?
I really have no idea. The .327 varies greatly from load to load, I do know the Gold Dot is roughly as powerful as this ammo. Also I did run some double-tap 75 gr copper HP but didn't release the video yet, and while it does well, the weight of a 35 caliber at 125 gr gives both penetration and expansion. When the .327 expands it limits penetration.
Where can I find these right now?
You probably cannot. I pinned a comment about the Buffalo Bore 19H being the same ammo. Buffalo Bore has them in stock, a bit pricey but it's comparable.
According to the best info I can find, Cor-Bon was sold in 2018. I cannot figure out who bought it, who owns it now, or where to buy their products. There is one website that I do not trust - looks like a typical scam site - but non of the ammo sellers I do trust has anything with the Cor-Bon name on it. Do you have newer better information? Or is that an old box you’ve had stashed behind the bench for a few years?
I purchased my ammo in 2020. I don't recall where. Corbon's site shows it in stock, but I had trouble buying from them in the past. Someone said that Barnes brand 125 gr is the same ammo.
@@GunSam Corbon is gone. The last and only website for Corbon lists an address in Mt. Gilliad, OH. It’s not far out of my way so I drove by. It is a food distribution warehouse. The manager told me, “The ammunition company filed bankruptcy last year, October 2021. We bought the building.” I do see some odd Corbon ammo on some ammo websites, like 45 cap +P, so I am guessing when they filed BK they had miscellaneous old stock and sold it for clearance. But, clearly, no more new Corbon. No more Corbon .357. Rats.
If I’m gonna carry my 4 inch, I like to carry something hotter than 1300 fps. 1400-1600 is preferable.
Where did you get them
I don't recall. Probably online. Bought them in 2020
IMO the best 357 snubbie load is a 38 spl. 😇
Yo young man, did you send that 856 back yet?
tried to but their instructions were vague, like having me drop off a marked gun box at a pharmacy fedex hub. I just didn't send it back yet because of that.
Copper is the future .
Ironic. As the copper age was long ago lol
357❤🎉😊
Did you dye your beard? Why lol? Just rock the gray!
Because I'm 42 and want people to think I'm 30
Perfect if I'm attacked by the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The copper won't pollute the swamp the way lead will.
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If you paint your Target so it resembles a StarTrek " Red Shirt " you will make hits @ 2,000 yards.
That is how #SCIENCE works...😂😂😉😉😆😆
DPX has gone the way much like COLT firearms... everyone says it's the best but, you may rarely ever see it in a gunshop...
Corbon is a bit weird of a company.
@@GunSam Doesn't help that its under new ownership