JACKPOT!...The BEST .38 Special AMMO? CorBon Pow'RBall .38 Special +P Self Defense Ammo Test!

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Tools&Targets

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@lorenrogers9269
@lorenrogers9269 7 ай бұрын
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!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
I'll see if I can get a hold of some.😎👍
@PassivePortfolios
@PassivePortfolios 7 ай бұрын
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.
@Cr0wmagnum
@Cr0wmagnum 7 ай бұрын
That is an excellent idea!
@andyd2960
@andyd2960 7 ай бұрын
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.
@rensuchan
@rensuchan 7 ай бұрын
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.
@stevew8716
@stevew8716 7 ай бұрын
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!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Amen!😎👊
@chefrarestones1960
@chefrarestones1960 7 ай бұрын
Back in the day when revolvers and 1911’s ruled the day this ammo was marketed for use in 1911’s that had problems feeding hollow points. They use to advertise the polymer ball was for reliable feeding in tight 1911’s that jammed on hollow points. In the 80’s I carried it in my 1911’s.
@charlesphillips5906
@charlesphillips5906 7 ай бұрын
I carried it in a temperamental 380, it ran like FMJ
@robertkwiatkoski1292
@robertkwiatkoski1292 2 ай бұрын
I am always confused when ( i think it was). Hornaday says they are the 1st round with the filler? I also had a box of power- ball. 357? Or 45? I'm not quite sure what it was. Thank you.
@jimchambers7548
@jimchambers7548 7 ай бұрын
That's some of the best 38spl I've seen for a short barrel 🔫
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Same. Really good stuff.
@colt-ss3lw
@colt-ss3lw 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargets What does it do from a lever action rifle? 🤔
@wigon
@wigon 7 ай бұрын
@@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.
@johnnorman7708
@johnnorman7708 7 ай бұрын
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.
@deadmeat8754
@deadmeat8754 7 ай бұрын
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.
@Glewisme
@Glewisme 7 ай бұрын
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.
@scottdunn2178
@scottdunn2178 7 ай бұрын
385ft lbs of energy even out of a 2" rivals 9mm +P out a 3" subcompact. Impressive terminal ballistics too.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I was glad to see it.
@jasonashley4579
@jasonashley4579 4 ай бұрын
Better sectional density too.
@gonzob9609
@gonzob9609 3 ай бұрын
@@jasonashley4579 Nope, 9mm is smaller in dia, and much heavier.
@gonzob9609
@gonzob9609 3 ай бұрын
Pretty sure he got a hold of some 357 Mag accidently. Can't cheat Science, of physics. 9mm +P is over 40K psi. 38 +P should be around 20K. Should be fine shooting it out of 357, old Chief special, or airweight you'll be playing with fire.
@gonzob9609
@gonzob9609 3 ай бұрын
The box listed 1150 seems right to me.
@ronaldbarnes8302
@ronaldbarnes8302 7 ай бұрын
My wife is a revolver gal, definitely need to keep my eyes open for this. Very nice performance, thanks for the jelly test Tools!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👊
@tgbeam
@tgbeam 7 ай бұрын
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!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Mhmm
@Lexicologist1971
@Lexicologist1971 7 ай бұрын
Same here!
@weavis5566
@weavis5566 7 ай бұрын
I've been looking for some 10 with no luck
@PassivePortfolios
@PassivePortfolios 7 ай бұрын
If you can handle the recoil and blast, it would serve you well.
@egroegmcdonald9870
@egroegmcdonald9870 7 ай бұрын
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.
@steelpunisher6944
@steelpunisher6944 7 ай бұрын
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 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
I would have said it was a gimmick too, before testing some of it.🤷‍♂️
@stephenwilliams9440
@stephenwilliams9440 7 ай бұрын
By far the best 38 special I have ever seen tested...with performance and energy dump.
@dxcreetegr7066
@dxcreetegr7066 7 ай бұрын
Wow I don’t recall seeing a 38 special rocking the gelato that hard 👍
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Slapped it good.
@austinfrye5374
@austinfrye5374 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargetsI been waiting for a good 38 special test
@pant0sand0hat
@pant0sand0hat 7 ай бұрын
I am very grateful that you test ammo and test it so often. Cheers!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that.😎👊
@curtk8130
@curtk8130 7 ай бұрын
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!
@Wyamike734
@Wyamike734 7 ай бұрын
Impressive energy / velocity out of a 2 inch barrel. Very good performance in the gel also.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👍
@xringarcher1440
@xringarcher1440 7 ай бұрын
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
@jamesclark6427
@jamesclark6427 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Nice
@DelmarLarue
@DelmarLarue 3 ай бұрын
Now my official Carry load for my 38 J Frames. My 80 year old Mom has always been a great shooter, trained by my street cop Firearms Instructor Dad. She wouldn't have anything but a J Frame S&W. Got her a Couple of Boxes of them too for her 2" Carry Gun and 3" House Gun. I chrono-ed them and sure enough, same velocity neighborhood as yours. I was wondering if maybe somebody at CorBon didn't get the 357 Load data mixed up and loaded these up extra hot. Because the 357 Mags were slower than these. Doesn't seem to bother my guns at all. I wish all quality 38 defense loads were loaded like this.
@onentc-pt5go
@onentc-pt5go 7 ай бұрын
38 special loaded proper is awesome, good test.
@ThatMDubyaGuy
@ThatMDubyaGuy 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@Cr0wmagnum
@Cr0wmagnum 7 ай бұрын
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?
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ogbobbye
@ogbobbye 7 ай бұрын
from the late 70s to around 2008 my EDC was a 5 shot two inch 38 special. in 2008 I started watching gun channels on YT and discovered I had been risking my life every day for the past 30 year. truth is I still believe if I'm in a spot that five shots of 38 spec. can't save me from it's life choices that put me there not not caliber or capacity choice. good test showing what the Pow'RBall 38 spec can do. love your channel
@carlostrujillo4750
@carlostrujillo4750 7 ай бұрын
I will never carry a 5 shot revolver.that last six round just may save your life.
@robwilson3749
@robwilson3749 6 ай бұрын
Never? Never? Is that really what you said here? If a 5 shot revolver was all you had at your disposal at any given time, you'd "never" carry a 5 shot revolver? -PLEASE....
@carlostrujillo4750
@carlostrujillo4750 6 ай бұрын
​@@robwilson3749yes that's what I said.at my disposal it's always a 6 or 7 shot. A revolver is already limited to the number of rounds to carry, let's not make matters worse.
@madsatyr
@madsatyr 7 ай бұрын
I am so glad I discovered this channel. Thanks for the info!
@henrys3138
@henrys3138 21 күн бұрын
At this rate this channel is becoming my shopping test on top of Lucky Gunner results.
@djangofreeman9382
@djangofreeman9382 7 ай бұрын
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!!!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Nice.😎👊
@ottergt
@ottergt 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing a great job with these tests...always very informative! We really do appreciate it!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that.😎👊
@yomomma107
@yomomma107 7 ай бұрын
Glad to see that corbon is still kicking it old school. Thanks brian for all you do ✌️
@muhlenberg2608
@muhlenberg2608 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this excellent test. 385 foot-pounds of energy out of the 38 special with a 2 inch barrel is outstanding. 421 foot-pounds out of a 3 inch barrel brings us into the low range for 357 Magnum. This is great stuff. I think I've just found my new EDC ammunition.
@CatDaddySteve
@CatDaddySteve 7 ай бұрын
Unicorn 🦄 Ball......might as well be called Saqwatch ammo, everyone knows about it but never seen it 1:37
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
💥👽💥
@ryanzanow8221
@ryanzanow8221 7 ай бұрын
I’ve always been able to get this in 9mm…
@joejohnson4183
@joejohnson4183 7 ай бұрын
Try google them and they are available even from CorBon itself
@christopherbishop4927
@christopherbishop4927 7 ай бұрын
That's the best 38spc velocity I have ever seen tested. Similar yet better than The Silvertips
@DaveL9170
@DaveL9170 7 ай бұрын
@@christopherbishop4927try the “treasury load” from the 1980’s.
@genegoodwin8925
@genegoodwin8925 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for testing the Cor Bon Pow'r Ball. I keep a 856 beside my recliner with just some Blazer target loads (cheap stuff) but after watching this video I am ready to go buy some CorBon Pa'r Ball if I can find it. I have never seen any .38 special do as well as this stuff. Thank you once again for another fine video. This one sure convienced me COr Bom Pow'r Ball is the way to go.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets Ай бұрын
Definitely some good ones here.😎👍
@Larry-ds6ib
@Larry-ds6ib 7 ай бұрын
That’s the best 38+P so far I guess, in both speed and energy as well as the expansion especially coming from a 2” barrel
@TheZombieburner
@TheZombieburner 7 ай бұрын
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.
@BanditApache-nd6lu
@BanditApache-nd6lu 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👊
@Bob.W.
@Bob.W. 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Hard to find? I would try a box for certain. I use Critical Defense for consistency.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
I know they have em on their site but not sure where all else.
@rob6850
@rob6850 7 ай бұрын
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.
@GrizzlyHillsRadio
@GrizzlyHillsRadio 7 ай бұрын
Just hold on loosely But don't let go If you cling too tightly You're gonna lose control The 38 *is* special, think ill grab a box of these when I get the chance.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
This stuff will have you Rockin' Into The Night!💥😎💥
@etherealswordsman3214
@etherealswordsman3214 2 ай бұрын
straight 9mm levels of energy, love it.
@bfstackledirect
@bfstackledirect 7 ай бұрын
This may challenge my Underwood SWCHP hard casts I usually carry. And those things will shoot through you, the wall, the tree outside...
@timtimtimmay4654
@timtimtimmay4654 2 ай бұрын
I'm legitimately impressed with the velocity out of a 2" barrel. The powder burn seems perfectly made for short barrels. Definitely one of if not the best made for a 2" barrel. It makes for a convincing argument of a 2" barrel .38 special being ample enough for a defense combination. And I usually bash this combo regularly. Very impressed.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 2 ай бұрын
It really is some smokin .38.
@JermInTheSouth
@JermInTheSouth 7 ай бұрын
These really come off as .357 loadings to be 200fps faster than listed. Wonder if they miss loaded them. That's spicy for even +p
@noblemanraisedinabettertim6171
@noblemanraisedinabettertim6171 2 ай бұрын
Great video on great topic i love 38 and 380
@rayowens995
@rayowens995 7 ай бұрын
Great test tools as usual. Thanks for the valuable information and keep up the good work!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@Skewerz9
@Skewerz9 7 ай бұрын
this would be interesting to see through a lever action...
@allenbolen9705
@allenbolen9705 7 ай бұрын
Great performance! I don’t think I’ve seen any better 38 special! Thanks Tools👍🏻
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Yessir. I expected it to do good but it was great.😎👍
@Steve-yo4ld
@Steve-yo4ld 7 ай бұрын
I'm not sure why YT doesn't like me saying anything about magsafe!✌️
@Sanguivore
@Sanguivore 7 ай бұрын
Think I just found the perfect carry ammo for my pocket gun. Thanks a bunch, bud! I always love your tests.
@choppermike3329
@choppermike3329 7 ай бұрын
Sweet! Cor Bon comes through again! Thanks Tools!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👊
@michaellavaughnrobinson
@michaellavaughnrobinson 7 ай бұрын
Love the specials 38 and 44 are great.
@stevenkennedy4130
@stevenkennedy4130 7 ай бұрын
Critical Defence (38 Spl. +P). Thanks for the share!!
@leahbennett4979
@leahbennett4979 7 ай бұрын
More. 38 special snubbie testing please! Speer gold dot short barrel vs federal punch, ect.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👍
@ericbergfield6451
@ericbergfield6451 7 ай бұрын
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
@johnkellmer5133
@johnkellmer5133 2 ай бұрын
That will be one of my go-to rounds for my Taurus Protector Poly. Good test, thank you.
@thePrussian
@thePrussian 7 ай бұрын
An armed security company I worked for once (2015) issued me a S&W .38 Spc K-frame made in the 80s. Basically a bookend. Sent it to the shop for timing issues and they never could fix it. I figured I’d just throw it at the bad guy and run for. cover. 😅
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😆
@miker9043
@miker9043 7 ай бұрын
Excellent test with excellent results ! my wife carries a lcr in 38 special , she will be getting some of this ! Thanks Tools !
@scottmorgan1016
@scottmorgan1016 7 ай бұрын
This is great. Never really carried my snubbie because of what you stated as problem caliber. Now I can get this ammo and be ready with my snubby. Thanks
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Sure surprised me.
@donniebaynard8430
@donniebaynard8430 7 ай бұрын
38spl > 9mm. 25acp > 38spl. So... Great video man. Waiting on another stream. Have a blessed one brother
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
[Confirmed] ☝
@dentalnovember
@dentalnovember 7 ай бұрын
I thought this power ball ammo might be a gimmick but this stuff is the real deal. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust this ammo in any caliber. Going to add this to my trusted ammo collection.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Same here.
@Hanover_Fist
@Hanover_Fist 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Tools, Another great vid. Ain't no problem child here! I wonder if those speeds are consistant box-to-box?
@Cr0wmagnum
@Cr0wmagnum 7 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Yes it is only 100 gr but dang that was spicy!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. Maybe I'll order another box with some 380 to test that.
@terrybarnes0712
@terrybarnes0712 7 ай бұрын
Great Video Tools God bless from Kentucky
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@jameshood9694
@jameshood9694 7 ай бұрын
Im glad you tested these. I have some and now I know they will work. The Corbon DPX in the 38 special expand pretty good too. I have tested those.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👊
@MidWesternShootingEnthusiast
@MidWesternShootingEnthusiast 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Nice. I figure most folks running .38 Special would be using barrels on the shorter end.😎👊
@leroycaudill96
@leroycaudill96 7 ай бұрын
This is some good stuff Tools love this for a 38 stay safe and God Bless.
@jumpykilllerqx6029
@jumpykilllerqx6029 7 ай бұрын
With the new pow'r ball design it is giving the Hornady Critical defense or even the XTP a run for its money.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Gettin it done.😎👊
@JimSRodriguez
@JimSRodriguez 7 ай бұрын
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!
@RealtyPro7
@RealtyPro7 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Agreed. Surprisingly good.
@bruceshelton5043
@bruceshelton5043 7 ай бұрын
Nice ammo, I have never used it, but I will now
@CeltKnight
@CeltKnight 7 ай бұрын
Wow! That was impressive. I thought that weight at that surprising velocity would surely underpenetrate but I am pleasantly surprised!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I expected it to come apart bigtime.
@mikebott6940
@mikebott6940 7 ай бұрын
Looks like CorBon is back. Makes me want to pick some 357 & 10mm to test. Great work as always!
@scarifrougeone7225
@scarifrougeone7225 7 ай бұрын
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. ⭐️⭐️🇺🇸⭐️⭐️👊
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. So far, I still like the GSX better.
@YellowHammer26
@YellowHammer26 7 ай бұрын
👍👍nice job tools. I carry 38 spl at times and in most of mine I’ve gone to the underwood extreme defenders and in one I use the hornady 110 gr +p jhp. I would have no problem using these.
@guardianminifarm8005
@guardianminifarm8005 7 ай бұрын
Again, another success. This is a good thing. Light and fast still hit hard and went plenty deep. Another good option for our snubby 38 brethren. I just watched another GunTuber recently who tested these Power Balls chambered in 10mm. They mostly tumbled in flight and did not group at all. Have you seen anything on the 10mm offering having problems with stability or any other calibers for that matter? Thank you.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Old stock maybe? They don't even have a 10mm Pow'RBall listed on their site currently, so I assume it's old stock from possibly previous ownership/offerings. I know a lot of tests out there of CorBon/Glaser stuff is really old stock. All of the ones I've tested are within a month old.
@guardianminifarm8005
@guardianminifarm8005 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargets Thank you.
@knunn5171
@knunn5171 7 ай бұрын
Why does the box I own say 1425 fps and 451 ft lbs? Weird exact same round
@donaldchamberlain428
@donaldchamberlain428 Ай бұрын
I carry the powerball in my edc/back up RIA M200. I test fired the powerball during qualification for my depart and man that is some loud 38 ammo.
@mrmann44
@mrmann44 7 ай бұрын
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 🤔
@elliottbutts153
@elliottbutts153 7 ай бұрын
I’d like to see that also.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Hmmm
@shakennotstirred32
@shakennotstirred32 7 ай бұрын
My daughter’s new self defense ammo! Thanks for the test! Last time I bought Corbon was back in the 90s when I bought a 9x18 makarov and that stuff was so hot the hair on my left index finger hasn’t grown back but it was some of the best ammo!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😂 Nice!
@Noneyurbusiness
@Noneyurbusiness 7 ай бұрын
I had some of that PowRball in 40cal and it was a monster
@chretired
@chretired 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic test Tools, can't argue with these results. Have to wonder what they would do out of a PCC? Way to go Pow'RBall. Have a super Sunday and be careful out in this heat. Be vigilant and always be safe my friend.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. You too!😎👊
@robwilson3749
@robwilson3749 7 ай бұрын
Disintegrate?
@oubliette862
@oubliette862 7 ай бұрын
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.
@mikeellis4158
@mikeellis4158 4 күн бұрын
So far, the best results for the 38spl. What I carried in the late 80s was the 158 gr lswchp in the tests nowadays, fails big time.
@MrZachxd
@MrZachxd 7 ай бұрын
Great video dude!!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@rsbreeze
@rsbreeze 7 ай бұрын
Excellent test! Loaded like .357 mag.
@Oscarmcgillicuddy47
@Oscarmcgillicuddy47 7 ай бұрын
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
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@SaltyMaverick
@SaltyMaverick 2 ай бұрын
Damn, that's some spicy stuff! Honestly surprised me. But if you can get ahold of some, I'd really love to see you test the Federal HST Micro .38 Special ammo. It didn't have the most impressive speed, but it had the biggest expansion I've ever seen from a .38/.357 bullet while still getting really good penetration. The bullet is seated all the way inside the case and the nose is basically the full width of the bullet. I still have some, but Federal sadly doesn't make it anymore.
@PassivePortfolios
@PassivePortfolios 7 ай бұрын
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 !
@guyallphin1295
@guyallphin1295 2 ай бұрын
Hey! That is some great ammo.. I am gonna get some of this. Thank you for this and ALL of your educational videos. Rev
@etherealswordsman3214
@etherealswordsman3214 7 ай бұрын
i still think my fav from corbon is the DPX stuff
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Got some 9mm of that I gotta test.
@etherealswordsman3214
@etherealswordsman3214 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargets ooh! the one you already tested was .40, right? they have it 10mm and 2 loadings for 500 S&W Magnum. Because there's no such thing as overkill, i guess.
@WeencieRants
@WeencieRants 6 ай бұрын
James Yeager use to praise PowerBall back in the day. Good to see this classic on the channel!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 6 ай бұрын
Good stuff here.😎👍
@bigbk301
@bigbk301 7 ай бұрын
Very nice. This has been one of my to go loads in my 642
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Impressive stuff.
@Mowkade
@Mowkade 7 ай бұрын
I carry a Smith and Wesson model 36 chief special. Loaded with 5 rounds of Underwood standard pressure Soft lead Hollow point Blackcherry.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
💥😎👊💥
@jackbauer9077
@jackbauer9077 7 ай бұрын
That’s great, I’ll have to get some for my snub nose pew pews. Nice to have some more good 38s. I’ve been rocking cor con 110 grain copper dpx rounds in my snubs, and Barnes 125grain 357 low recoil in 340pd air lite snub. But I could see these being the ticket, I’ll have to buy and rest from my S&W j frames
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Options are always good.😎👊
@jackbauer9077
@jackbauer9077 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargets thanks for all you do tools
@brandonstroud5148
@brandonstroud5148 7 ай бұрын
Look at the top of the canopy when it goes off.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Sendin some waves.💥💨
@HitokiriRaiden
@HitokiriRaiden 7 ай бұрын
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.
@shawthackston9723
@shawthackston9723 7 ай бұрын
Looks like a great round for my Rock Island 38. Great test Tools!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@USP9mm
@USP9mm 7 ай бұрын
Another excellent test 👌 Thank you for work you putting in 👊 38 Special much overlooked option for defensive purposes. Maybe even forgotten. Ps. Taurus 85 ( 38 Special ) Underwood 125gr +P Gold Dots inside an ankle holster 😎 ( my BUG )
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir.😎👊
@patriotpreacher43
@patriotpreacher43 7 ай бұрын
Nice to see a good one! I’ve used 110 grain Critical Defense, but I would buy these if available. Thanks for this!
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
😎👊
@yuvgotubekidding
@yuvgotubekidding 7 ай бұрын
When I carry my 605 it’s with Underwood Extreme Defender 38 special +p 😉 Shooting from under a canopy might have a little something to do with a loud report aside from the extra spice. Great results. 👍👌😎🇺🇸👊
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. Now I'm curious to see how hot the .357 Mag of this stuff is.
@yuvgotubekidding
@yuvgotubekidding 7 ай бұрын
@@ToolsandTargets ka-boom 😆
@johnskillman2035
@johnskillman2035 7 ай бұрын
​@@ToolsandTargetsHave there been 357 issues like the 38spl? Love to hear who didn't cut the mustard.
@jeremywatson9129
@jeremywatson9129 7 ай бұрын
This is awesome. I just picked up an old SW M64 leo trade in with dao trigger. This is definitely getting picked up for it. Will kick ass from a 4in barrel.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Nice 😎👊
@RobbbyRay
@RobbbyRay 7 ай бұрын
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!
@5pointstar78
@5pointstar78 5 ай бұрын
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.
@glennsammon4465
@glennsammon4465 Ай бұрын
it will be a little snappy out of your 14 oz 442
@charlesphillips5906
@charlesphillips5906 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the short barrels. It just makes sense!
@lgwappo
@lgwappo 7 ай бұрын
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.
@ToolsandTargets
@ToolsandTargets 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, looks like it does the job.😎👍
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