Post on 21-Apr-2015
Stopping PowerMyths Addressed!
Bigger Bullet? Better Bullet? Faster Bullet?
FASTER BULLET? (Expansion is key, but Velocity is KING!)High Velocity –The answer to reliable bullet expansion. High velocity is
obtained by optimum choices in gun powder selection. The greater the veloc-ity, the more violently the bullet will expand. This causes enhanced shock tothe nervous system and increases the chance of incapacitation. High poweredrifles are known to have the highest velocity. That is why a rifle’s stoppingpower is much more efficient than a handgun. When choosing a handgunfor self-defense a person should choose ammunition that can supply thehighest amount of velocity, safely.Bullet expansion in conjunction with high velocity is what creates a
larger than caliber wound channel. It also facilitates transfer of energyand increases tissue damage. Bullets must expand every time for optimalperformance. Hollowpoints that do not expand will stop fights with oneshot, but only 60-70% of the time. Hollowpoints that expand will comein at 75-90%. Hollowpoints that expand violently are 85-95% effective.
GETTING TECHNICAL:To simulate how a bullet will perform, we shoot our bullets into a medium
called ordnance gelatin. Ordnance gelatin is designed to simulate the densityand elasticity of human flesh. We cover the ordnance gelatin with four layersof 10oz denim to simulate heavy clothing. All COR®BON ammo is tested inordnance gelatin, we measure the total penetration depth of the bullet, therecovered diameter and the percentage of weight retention. From theseresults, the size of the permanent (crush) and the temporary (stretch)cavities are calculated. Bullets that expand produce larger crush cavitiesthan bullets which do not expand. As the volume of the crush cavity increases,so does the stopping power. The crush cavity is a good indicator of stoppingpower at lower impact velocities. The size and shape of the temporary cavityis also measured and evaluated. Bullets that expand violently produce larger,more effective stretch cavities than bullets which expand slowly or marginally.
BIGGER BULLET?In previous years, it has been thought that a heavier bullet of large diameter
provided the best stopping power. This was the idea, behind the adoption ofthe .45 ACP round for U.S. military use, when only full metal jacketed bulletswere available. However, we now know that bullet size alone is not the answer,since it is feasible that full metal jacket .45 bullets can whistle through anattacker without stopping him. Today, it is our contention that the best self-defense loads are high velocity expanding bullets. It should be of adequatecaliber that a person can handle safely and accurately. This load shouldemphasize speed over weight and be carried in a concealable handgun thatis comfortable to carry. Bigger is not always better.
BETTER BULLET?An effective self-defense load must deliver two basic fundamentals, bullet
expansion and penetration. Some bullet designs look good in magazine ads,but larger expansion and deeper penetration are the critical elements tostopping a fight instantly. The construction of a bullet is one crucial factorof its performance. With traditional Hollowpoints, they must havea soft lead core and a thin jacket, along with a hollowpointthat is large enough for material to get inside and push out-ward on the walls to enhance its expansion. If the hollow-point is too small or the lead is too hard then it will notexpand enough to perform well. It also must haveadequate penetration without over penetrating.This is the key to a better bullet. However,there is one exception to this, DPX. Thisbullet construction is all copper and hasa large enough hollowpoint to exceedtraditional expansion expectations.
Peter Pi, Sr., President COR®BON/Glaser
PRESIDENTSMESSAGE
As the volume of this stretch cavity increases so does stopping power. Thestretch cavity is a good indicator of stopping power at higher impact velocities.But expansion in ordnance gelatin tells us only part of the story. In an actual
gunfight, slower Hollowpoints can often become plugged with clothing material.When a bullet lacks velocity it performs like a round nose bullet, expandinghardly at all. To be an effective stopper, a bullet must have enough velocity toexpand whether plugged with debris or not. It needs to expand and dissipateits energy within the target to effectively create stopping power. In the case ofPow’RBall bullets, the hollowpoint is protected by a polymer ball which preventsplugging. The ball also delays expansion to allow the bullet to obtain optimumpenetration before expansion begins.Lab tests and street results have shown that Hollowpoints that expand in
gelatin will typically expand in street use. Hollowpoint bullets that barelyexpand in gelatin do not expand in real gunfights unless bone is hit. Thereare many loads sold to civilians and law enforcement that do not have enoughvelocity to insure reliable expansion.All COR®BON defensive ammo like our Traditional JHPs, Pow’RBall, and
DPX are designed with adequate velocity to expand in gelatin...or bad guys.COR®BON ammo expands reliably and creates Stopping Power!
COR®BON AMMOEvery production lot of COR®BON ammo is tested and re-tested to assure
our customers the very best ammunition they can purchase.COR®BON ammo consistently ranks at the top of the class in actual one shot
stops. We have developed a variety of loads for various real life situations. Allour customers need to do is select the type of load that meets their needs.Ourcompany offers live technical support to answer any questions and help you de-cide. We believe that if you choose COR®BON, you will have the best ammo withthe highest probability of a one shot stop. Why take chances with anything else?With these ever changing events in our country, it is important that each
American retain their rights protected by our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.It is up to us as free people, to keep the constitution as our forefathers wrote it.I’m amazed by their great foresight and wisdom. Protect your Gun Rights andthey will protect your freedom.
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Bullets withattitude
DPX® is a solid copper, lead-free hollowpoint that does it all. Get the recoil and recovery of a light-weight high speed JHP and the penetration of a heavyweight round. Hard barrier penetrationon auto glass and steel are no problem while maintaining safe soft tissue penetration depths.
The COR®BON R&D team used FBI protocol testing procedures to developthe defensive line of DPX ammunition with soft tissue penetration of 12”–17"and reliable and consistent expansion. Recovered bullets are 150%-200%of their original size with 100% weight retention when recovered from thetest medium of 10% ballistic gelatin covered with four layers of 10 oz denim.To top it off,the permanent crush cavity is also considerably larger than thatof a typical JHP.
DPXQUICK FACTS
• Deep 12-17” penetrationon soft tissue
• Easily conquers hardbarriers like auto glassand steel
• Reduced recoil due tolighter weight projectile
• Lead-free, solid copperprojectile
• Environmentally friendly
• Solid copper X-panding bullet
Thunder Ranch™ AmmoWe’ve teamed up with the elite Thunder Ranch™
Training Center and its world-renowned director,
Clint Smith, to bring you this exclusive ammo with
the same quality and performance you’ve come to
expect from COR®BON DPX. We’re proud that Clint
puts his trust in us to provide his students with the
best shooting ammunition in the industry, PERIOD!
Get The Lead Out!SELF...DEFENSE DPX®
The threatSTOPPEDhere!
45 Auto+P 185GRVelocity 1075 FPS
SELF ...DEFENSEDPX®
Solid Copper.Solid Hitter.
This is the original jacketed hollowpoint. No wonder everyone tries to copy it. It’s been leading
the way for over 28 years and is tried and tested – again and again. What makes it so good
at delivering reliable penetration and expansion? One word: Velocity!
Here’s the deal. The energy created at the muzzle has to be transferred into the
target to be effective. That’s where we come in. Our JHP travels faster (sorry,
speed of light) so it expands with explosive shocking power as it hits the target.
Shocking power equals STOPPING POWER. And stopping power equals SAFETY.
Get the idea?
JACKETEDHOLLOW POINTQUICK FACTS
• Proven stopping power
• Best choice as a generalself-defense load
• Our JHP is Hot Stuff!
LET’S GET TECHNICAL
All COR®BON defensive ammo is test fired into ballisticordnance gelatin with penetration ranging from 9-12 inches.Combine this with an expansion range of up to twice theoriginal bullet diameter and youget the ideal defensive load –available in all popular calibers.
Hey, there are less expensivealternatives out there. But areyou willing to sacrifice your lifeon a bargain? Didn’t think so.
It’s all aboutvelocity, baby!
As a woman, I feel very confident carry-ing COR®BON 380 90gr JHP in my SigP238 with the Rainbow Titanium Finish.It fits well in my purse or on my hip. It'ssexy and sleek too. Even though it's
small and light weight, it has plenty ofreliable stopping power. When I am out
and about with my Granddaughters,I don't worry about my ammo not havingenough performance. I trust it-my family
& friends trust it-YOU can too!
Elaine PiSr. Vice President , COR®BON/Glaser
SELF...DEFENSE JHP
380 AUTO 90GR JHPVelocity 1075 FPS
JHP Cutaway View
Solid Lead Fill
She’s got brainsand can shoot
Sexy and highvelocity!
SELF ...DEFENSEJHP
The year was 1974. Sky Marshals were faced with the possibility of having to use handguns on flights,but there were concerns of over-penetration on soft tissue as well as ricochets off hard surfaces.That led to the innovation of the Glaser Safety Slug® – a copper jacket filled with compressed load ofeither #12 or #6 lead shot and capped with a round polymer ball designed to enhance feeding andspeed loading.The #12 shot is capped with a blue ball to produce immediate energy dispersal for abrupt stoppingpower and is perfect for warmer climates and lighter clothing. The #6 shot is capped with a silverball for two more inches of soft tissue penetration, controlled energy release and target accuracy.It’s perfect for colder climates and heavier clothing.Either way, Glaser Safety Slug performs under pressure for personal protection either at home or ina crowded environment. Now available in 20-round value pack and traditional 6-round blister pack.
GLASERSAFETY SLUGQUICK FACTS• Reliable feeding and
speed loading
• Minimizes concernsabout over-penetrationand ricochets
• Excellent for closequarter security
Best defense forYOURHomeland Security
GLASER Safety Slug®
Hardball ProfilePolymer tip assuressmooth and reliable
feeding for all firearms
Compressed CoreCompressed #12 Blue
(#6 Silver) withuniform densityassures target
accuracy
CustomScored Jacket
Designed for maximum andconsistent performance
Beware ofowner!
GLASERSafetySlug®
No collateraldamage here!
Once upon a time, pistols used to choke on large-mouthed JHP bullets. Then along
came Pow’RBall® with its patented design to eliminate feeding problems. Today, it’s
one of the most effective defensive rounds for personal protection you can buy.
So how does it work? This patented Pow’RBall JHP features a distinctively designed
bullet cavity topped with a proprietary polymer ball. This fixes feeding problems in
finicky pistols and controls expansion for deeper penetration, better weight reten-
tion, and more consistent performance in soft tissue.
POW’RBALLQUICK FACTS
• Reliable feeding
• Consistent expansion
• Deeper soft tissuepenetration
• Quicker recoveryfor follow-up shots
• Reduced recoil
• High velocity
Typical jacketed hollowpoints that do not move fast
enough tend to get clogged with fabric and debris.
This clogging makes it perform like a full metal jacket
projectile. It won’t expand and therefore increases
danger to innocent bystanders due to over-penetra-
tion. For these reasons, Pow’RBall is a great choice
for all your semi-auto pistols.
Feeds like a dream!When fired into 10% ballistic
gelatin covered with 4 layers of
denim, Pow'RBall ammunition
penetrated to optimum levels
and reliably expanded each and
every time. Performance rivals
the best jacketed hollowpoints.
Mike Boyle, Gun writerPow'RBall Line
GLASER Pow’RBall®
Pow'RBall Cutaway ViewU.S. Patent #6,792,869
Patented Lead Core
The poweris in the ball
CustomScored Jacket
PropietoryPoylmer Ball
No clogging here!
GLASERPow’RBall ®
Get serious. Like you’d actually consider anything less if one shotis all you had? COR®BON’s Performance MatchTM is manufacturedto exacting tolerances to give you the upper hand in strategicapplications where accuracy is all that matters.
Do the math: Accuracy + Dependability + Reliability = Confidence.So no matter if you’re a sniper, target shooter or elite operator,you’ll feel secure knowing your load will confidently complete themission. Every. Single. Time. Even in long range situations. Yourshooting skills are top-notch. Shouldn’t your ammo be, too?
PERFORMANCEMATCHQUICK FACTS
• Available in both handgunand rifle loads
• Combines world classmatch components withyears of assemblyexperience
MPG™ Multi-Purpose Green Ammunition
The perfect load for target shooting and lead free ranges
with a gilding metal jacket and compressed copper core.
MPG™ disintegrates on impact with steel targets and will
not ricochet. And because it’s low penetrating, it can
also be used as a self-defense round.
Even the sharpestsharpshooter, can use
a boost of confidence.PERFORMANCE MATCHTM
Hey, Sharpshooter,I'm talkin to you!
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Talk about precision!