JACKPOT!...The BEST .38 Special AMMO? CorBon Pow'RBall .38 Special +P Self Defense Ammo Test!
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- Can the CorBon Glaser Pow'RBall ammo continue to perform well? Are these a good option for short barrel self-defense use? Heavy clothing ballistic gel test using a Taurus 856 and Smith & Wesson 686!
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That's some of the best 38spl I've seen for a short barrel 🔫
Same. Really good stuff.
@@ToolsandTargets What does it do from a lever action rifle? 🤔
@@colt-ss3lw Same, I'd LOVE to see that. These things are getting into .357 magnum velocity levels (although obviously with a smaller bullet. It would be interesting to see if whether they expand even better or if they just fragment into pieces at the higher velocities. But for sure I'm going to order some of these for my Taurus 605 Poly Defender carry revolver. These seme way more consistent and better performing than the Hornady Critical Defense that I currently carry.
385ft lbs of energy even out of a 2" rivals 9mm +P out a 3" subcompact. Impressive terminal ballistics too.
Yeah, I was glad to see it.
Better sectional density too.
Back in the 80s I learned that wad cutter, semi wad cutter, and semi wad cutter hollow point was almost impossible to beat in the old .38 Special for various purposes. Seems as though this hot rod Corbon stuff is getting .38 Super class and or maybe 75% .357 Mag. If you get to 1300 FPS in a .38 Special it's noteworthy if your pressures don't get beyond +P.
If you haven’t tested .380 Pow’rBall, could you? Maybe an all “problem caliber” feature with the best ammo choices? Thanks for all you do!
I'll see if I can get a hold of some.😎👍
The 380 is notorious for not expanding. I have had good luck with Critical Defense though. Cor-Bon's 380 would be a very interesting and useful test.
That is an excellent idea!
Ya I like this "problem caliber" idea. With new technology some of these weaker calibers should at least be sufficiently improved for recoil sensitive and maybe elderly carriers.
Seconding this. Would love to see a test of the .380 version. Always interested in seeing what .380 loads do since it's the main carry cartridge in my house.
Look ammunition manufacturers, you can exceed the velocity on the box from a reasonable for caliber barrel length, and everything will be OK. We're all still here. We consumers would LOVE IT if you learned from this. Great viddy as usual, thank you!
Amen!😎👊
38 special used to be loaded to near 357 mag ballistics before there was a 357 magnum. That's the origin for the 357 mag.
Trust Cor Bon to actually deliver a true +P 38 Special loads that delivers. Honestly those may, indeed, be the best 38 Special carry loads ever.
Dang! I've never considered carrying .38 special but if I could guarantee the ammo would perform like this it definitely makes it an option!
Mhmm
Same here!
I've been looking for some 10 with no luck
If you can handle the recoil and blast, it would serve you well.
You should try the Federal Punch in 38 +P. It also expands very well out of 2 & 3 in snubs. As for the Corbon stuff the ONLY place that seems to have it is on the Glaser site, and they want 40$ a box of 20. Everybody else says out of stock or discontinued.
By far the best 38 special I have ever seen tested...with performance and energy dump.
Wow I don’t recall seeing a 38 special rocking the gelato that hard 👍
Slapped it good.
@@ToolsandTargetsI been waiting for a good 38 special test
Hot damn! That was actually impressive for the finicky.38 special! I’ve always viewed the Power Ball stuff as a gimmick but boy was I wrong. lol Definitely something I would throw in my 642 or the Taurus 85. Awesome test my friend! Surprised me for sure 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
I would have said it was a gimmick too, before testing some of it.🤷♂️
That does look like awfully nice performance. It’s so unfortunate that federal stopped producing their 38+p version of the HST, that has been my go-to self defense .38+p (I still have several boxes of it). This stuff might have to be given a try once I run outta that
This ammo has been around for ages. I began using it in 1911’s because it fed so well. Then bought it in other calibers as my carry ammo. Still carry this to this day.
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Unicorn 🦄 Ball......might as well be called Saqwatch ammo, everyone knows about it but never seen it 1:37
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I’ve always been able to get this in 9mm…
Try google them and they are available even from CorBon itself
That's the best 38spc velocity I have ever seen tested. Similar yet better than The Silvertips
@@christopherbishop4927try the “treasury load” from the 1980’s.
I'm at a loss for words..? If you can repeat that with a different lot number that is one impressive round! That velocity is incredible for a snub .38. Not a fan of light weight .38 bullet but if that is the norm for those you have changed my mind.
Do they have that in .45?
Looks like they only offer them in 9, 380, 38 spcl, 357 mag and sig, and 38 super. They did have a couple other calibers back when it was different ownership.
I’m very impressed with this!this might be my wife’s new go to in her ruger lcr. I’m telling you I’m blown away by the performance of this brand. Recently I tried out their 165gr 40 and out of a 5” it was over 1250fps. Very interesting video!
I am using the buffalo bore 158 grain LSWCHP. In a 3 inch model 13 SW. hot and loud. Works every time.
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I use 9mm Pow'RBall in my Bond Stinger derringer. Unfortunately the light 100 grain bullet will not cycle a Luger with complete reliability, but it's a pretty hot load I chronographed at 1,400 fps from a P-38 years ago. I will now add it in .38 Special as well.
Nice
Very nice round Tools, I'll have to pick up a couple boxes.
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38 special loaded proper is awesome, good test.
Used the Powerball in a couple of 9mm's that refused to feed anything that had a hollow point, and I didn't want to defile a historical piece.
Good stuff and great video.
Thank you sir.😎👊
Impressive energy / velocity out of a 2 inch barrel. Very good performance in the gel also.
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Glad to see that corbon is still kicking it old school.
Thanks brian for all you do ✌️
Nice one TOOLS!!! I swear Great minds think alike I know you did a Cor-bon 9mm Pow’R Ball test some time ago. I seen how good it did and figured I grab a box. Today in the Ballistics gel I just tested the 100 Grain +P corbon Pow’R Ball against the DoubleTap 124 Grain +P Controlled expansion BOTH DID GREAT!!!
Nice.😎👊
Thanks. Hard to find? I would try a box for certain. I use Critical Defense for consistency.
I know they have em on their site but not sure where all else.
Ammo seek shows quite a few options. Just type the caliber to do a general search, then modify your results to include the term corbon and set the grain weight to 100 and it'll show you what you're looking for.
Think I just found the perfect carry ammo for my pocket gun. Thanks a bunch, bud! I always love your tests.
Love the specials 38 and 44 are great.
Great Video Tools God bless from Kentucky
Thank you sir.😎👊
With the new pow'r ball design it is giving the Hornady Critical defense or even the XTP a run for its money.
Gettin it done.😎👊
Sweet! Cor Bon comes through again! Thanks Tools!
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These CorBons, are straight "BEASTS" for .38's caliber loads 💯💯
You should add a decimeter to the mix. It would be interesting one caliber to another vs damage threshold of the ears. Since people don't stop to use ear protection in a defensive situation.
38spl > 9mm. 25acp > 38spl. So... Great video man. Waiting on another stream. Have a blessed one brother
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Pow'R Ball looks legit! Gotta try it in 45acp +p. I believe it uses a 165gr and is listed at 1,225 fps. Should be interesting 🤔
I’d like to see that also.
Hmmm
Pow R Ball Jackpot. Really nice to see a hot loaded .38 Special. Great test and commentary Tools. CorBon is popping out some nice ammo. Gonna have to check them out. 10mm would be interesting. Very nice performance regardless of barrel length. Thanks for sharing. Waiting on the AXIL XCOR review video. Be safe. Good stuff. ⭐️⭐️🇺🇸⭐️⭐️👊
Thank you sir. So far, I still like the GSX better.
James Yeager use to praise PowerBall back in the day. Good to see this classic on the channel!
Good stuff here.😎👍
I gave my wife a sw 442 in 38 special to keep in her purse, its loaded with civil defense rounds. I would love to see you test that round out of a short barrel. See what velocities you get and how it performs!
This is some good stuff Tools love this for a 38 stay safe and God Bless.
Well, I might have just found my new carry load for my Titanium S&W Snubbies. Thanks for the short barrel Tests. That matters, because it's what we carry daily. These people who test defensive loads in 6 inch barrels are totally unrealistic for the most part.
Yeah, I think short barrel is the way to go for testing defensive stuff.😎👊
Outstanding round. Definitely, if I see it, I'll get it. Thanks for the video.
Those loads would be interesting to shot out of some .357 mag revolvers I have, a Dan Wesson model 15 h with an 8" barrel and a Ruger new model blackhawk in .357 mag with a 6 1/2" barrel.
Thanks Tools, Another great vid. Ain't no problem child here! I wonder if those speeds are consistant box-to-box?
I was thinking the same thing. Yes it is only 100 gr but dang that was spicy!
Thank you sir. Maybe I'll order another box with some 380 to test that.
That did great. Hollowpoints normally expand like crap out of .38 snubs, not enough speed. I'm still a fan of the hardcast semi-wadcutter or full wadcutter for .38, personally speaking, but these did good.
This might be the perfect 38 special snubbie load
I carry a S&W 442, I've been looking for SD ammo. I was carrying Winchester Ranger +P but it's time for new stock, going to try P-Ball.
Looks like a great round for my Rock Island 38. Great test Tools!
Thank you sir.😎👊
I use .38 Special for a ton of fun at the range with my Chiappa Rhino 3" barrel. But I use a 125gr Barnes TAC-XPD load in .357Mag for actual SHTF stuff
Damn this stuff is pretty impressive. Those energy numbers are no joke! I’d def be curious to see some accuracy testing. Also gonna do some searching to see if they make the same round in 357 mag?!
As always, thank you for your videos. I don’t have a 38 but maybe I’ll get One one of these these days
My wifey carries Smith 442 in her purse. She'll more than likely shoot through the purse than remove it. Sometimes it's in her coat pocket. I'm wondering what happens to the bullet after it hits the purse and before it hits the bad guy. This might be something I won't know until it happens.
Good test. Looks like a good option. She's currently running Federal Punch.
🇦🇺😎👍I’d be lost without Tools&Targets 🏁… love the 38 special…awesome speeds , cracks like a whip…🏁Very impressed 🏁Thankyou Sir🇺🇸🏁
Appreciate ya, brother!😎👊
Sold !! Definitely adding these to the pile! Nice test as always, Good on ya 😉
Good stuff 😎👊
I would definitely carry this in my LCR 38. Corbon's web sight has this at $34.99 for 20 rounds. Would probably be a great round for winter carry. That ball probably prevents clogging. Energy levels are like a 9mm.
Yeah, looks like it does the job.😎👍
Imma have to try this in my M&P 340 J-frame.
This was some good working ammo. It would be nice to see how it works in a 6 inch. If you should ever do that. Thank you for the testing video. 👍💪
Impressive! How dose the Critical Defence stand up to this? (38 Spl. +P). Thanks for the share!!
The loudness is increased by being under that tent, but they are cooking for sure. Another channel had some real difficulty with some 135 grain 10mm PowrBall ammo. The majority of the ammo was keyholing at 15 yards.😖 I think his were "pre Cor-bon" loads.
I've seen a few other folks mention that video. Definitely older stock and ownership. They don't even offer a 10mm Pow'RBall anymore.
Great video dude!!
Thank you sir.😎👊
I have a little concern about rid bone fragmentation. it would still be a good self defense round. papa wishing you well. 😊
The kind of ammo that makes the gains of speed and capacity in .327 fed mag seem marginal when compared with the .38 special, especially considering cost and availability. Then what is left? Weight and cylinder width? Clothing barrier delivers results again!
Excellent proformance out of a 2" Barrel. I've been using 38sp punch in my 856 2" for years. Which is ok. But, I need to buy 2 boxs of powerball plus p for my new carry ammo. Will you review 380acp in the powerball to see it's proformance in a mouse gun and 3.1/2" Barrel very soon??? Thanks for all you do 😊
You should test some of those older Winchester supreme elite 12 ga slugs that were basically black talons
I have the same 856 and I have trouble with finding ammo that groups with any consistency. I will look for powr ball next. Thanks for the great video!
The 38 sp is a problem child, but the Buff Bore 110g +p has tested well. The Gold Saber Compact 125g may be a good round, too. My view is that the designers permit too much expansion for the caliber. A limit of .50-.52 expansion pushing a 120g bullet would be ideal. Buff Bore, are you listening?
This may challenge my Underwood SWCHP hard casts I usually carry. And those things will shoot through you, the wall, the tree outside...
Would be interesting to compare these to 110 grain 357 mag. loads, which are more commonly available. These hot 38 Special loads might be iffy for some people in 2" barrels due to recoil and blast. I'd use them in 3" and 4" barrels for home defense to better take advantage of their higher pressure. Or in 357 mag revolvers if less recoil and blast is desired compared to full power 357 loads. Anyway, powerful ammo that works as advertised, good job Cor-Bon. Thank for another great test !
Really good performance from these. I really like the format testing from 2” and 3” barrels. I bought a 3” Colt King Cobra for my wife last year so that is helpful info.
Nice. I figure most folks running .38 Special would be using barrels on the shorter end.😎👊
Excellent test with excellent results ! my wife carries a lcr in 38 special , she will be getting some of this ! Thanks Tools !
Looks like CorBon is back. Makes me want to pick some 357 & 10mm to test.
Great work as always!
Pretty good stuff ! I'll have to gaze the crystal to get some for wife's 692. Halfmilesniper showed this in 10mm last night, no accuracy but did have fps & keyholes...uneven expansion too. Thanks for info yo
Good stuff.😎👊
Look at the top of the canopy when it goes off.
Sendin some waves.💥💨
Good test Tools. Would like to see you test some Underwood 38 spcl + P LSWCHP. 158 gr. I believe it's Underwood item # 733. Old school FBI load.
I carry a Smith and Wesson model 36 chief special. Loaded with 5 rounds of Underwood standard pressure Soft lead Hollow point Blackcherry.
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Wow! That was impressive. I thought that weight at that surprising velocity would surely underpenetrate but I am pleasantly surprised!
Yeah, I expected it to come apart bigtime.
Hey Tools, funny I just recently did a test of some Pow'R Ball 10mm. I found it also exceeded the advertised velocity of 1400 FPS by a little over 100 FPS. Bad side was this was the worst ammo I ever fired...key hole zero's at the 15 yard line. Used most of the target for 6 shots...it really under performed in the accuracy department. Of course, now someone will watch that video and say that I don't know how to shoot, lol.
Must have been old stock. They don't offer any .40S&W or 10mm Pow'RBall under the current ownership/offerings.🤷♂️
@@ToolsandTargets I think you're right Tools...this stuff didn't say Corbon anywhere on it. I do have some Corbon 10mm in the blue and white boxes...If I can remember where I stashed it i will test some, lol.
Very nice performance and haulin a$$ out of the barrel, Enjoyed the video as always!
Surprised me.😎👊
Nice , I think you found it for more spicey 38 rounds than buffalo bore , well done :)
It brought some heat.🔥😎🔥
Didn't surprise at all I've become a fan of Cor Bon and being a velocity junkie I love blowing past box velocity and performance is excellent
I wonder if they come in .327 fed mag anyway great test again👍👍
Appreciate that.😎👊
Btw, I too have tent at my range and shooting under does seem to make the felt sound louder
That's some nice stuff. I got some Aguila 38 +P 125gr JHP I have gotten some good results from. It had no issues with clothing when I tested it with water jugs. Was getting around 1100fps out of a 2.25in barrel if I remember correctly. Let me know if you want some to test. I think it would be a good match against that Powerball.
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I remember back in the day my dad used to carry these in 45 acp and it was some mean stuff back in the day.
Great video and performance from a 38. I generally lump calibers like 38 and 380 together as needing the best ammo to be considered for self defense. Ammo like Xtreme Defender or Penetrator ups their effectiveness. But I’d say this ammo is also worth considering for 38.
Agreed. Surprisingly good.
I own a 2 inch Taurus 856. Picking up a box of these ASAP
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Great video tools. If this ammo was hard to find before, going to be impossible now. I carry 158 grain HCLSWC when i carry .38, i know what im getting there
Thank you sir.😎👊
With these actually outperforming the 357 Mag loads you tested, I'm wondering if somebody at Corbon didn't mix up the Load Data. I'm going to order some of these for my snubbies and I hope they perform as well as these did.
I haven't carried a 38 Special for decades but I'm tempted to buy a box of that just in case. Of course all my 38 Special revolvers are pretty old, I'm not sure I'd want to run something that spicy through them.
Yeah, I said this Taurus 856 is the only dedicated .38 Spcl I have, but I forget I do have an older S&W Model 37 from the 70's. Probably a little hotter than I would wanna run in that.
@@ToolsandTargetswhat would you say is some of the best standard pressure .38 you’ve seen?
My EDC is a S&W 442. I think I have found my new EDC ammunition.
this would be interesting to see through a lever action...
Excellent test! Loaded like .357 mag.
Good stuf round for 38 special.👍
.38 is a really fun caliber to shoot, but dang for what ya get its expensive!!
Dang, that Powrball is some mean stuff.
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Mhmm
This seems like it would make a great defensive round, only downside is that it’s not easy to find. Have you ever tested the Remington 110gr +p sjhp? I don’t see it in your playlist. Gun Sam Revolver has some tests on them but he’s in a rather cold climate.
I'll have to take a look.😎👍
Nice ammo, I have never used it, but I will now
What a great test. Very good ammo. I'd definitely not be afraid to carry it. Thanks for the video
Fantastic I'd like to try in my 92 with 20 inch barrel
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Good stuff. I would use it.
Yep
I had some of that PowRball in 40cal and it was a monster
That's some spicy stuff! I might hafta order summa that for my 856UL.
Nice smooth recoil from it too.
Being a cast my own, load my own type, I seldom even look twice at anything in factory loads. However, I remember well when Corbon was building serious stuff in the 90's. This demonstration here did indeed get my attention! 😮
Many thanks for sharing your experiences with this amazing ammunition! 👍
Impressive stuff for short barrels.😎👍