Bigger Bullet? Better Bullet? Faster Bullet?

Stopping Power Myths Addressed!

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 velocity, the more violently the bullet will expand. This causes enhanced shock to the nervous system and increases the chance of incapacitation. High powered rifles are known to have the highest velocity. That is why a rifles stopping power is much more efficient than a handgun. When choosing a handgun for self-defense a person should choose ammunition that can supply the highest 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 energy and increases tissue damage. Bullets must expand every time for optimal performance. Hollowpoints that do not expand will stop fights with one shot, but only 60-70% of the time. Hollowpoints that expand will come in 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 density and elasticity of human flesh. We cover the ordnance gelatin with four layers of 10oz denim to simulate heavy clothing. All CORBON ammo is tested in ordnance gelatin, we measure the total penetration depth of the bullet, the recovered diameter and the percentage of weight retention. From these results, the size of the permanent (crush) and the temporary (stretch) cavities are calculated. Bullets that expand produce larger crush cavities than 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 stopping power at lower impact velocities. The size and shape of the temporary cavity is 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 of the .45 ACP round for U.S. military use, when only full metal jacketed bullets were 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 an attacker without stopping him. Today, it is our contention that the best selfdefense loads are high velocity expanding bullets. It should be of adequate caliber that a person can handle safely and accurately. This load should emphasize speed over weight and be carried in a concealable handgun that is 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 to stopping a fight instantly. The construction of a bullet is one crucial factor of its performance. With traditional Hollowpoints, they must have a soft lead core and a thin jacket, along with a hollowpoint that is large enough for material to get inside and push outward on the walls to enhance its expansion. If the hollowpoint is too small or the lead is too hard then it will not expand enough to perform well. It also must have adequate penetration without over penetrating. This is the key to a better bullet. However, there is one exception to this, DPX. This bullet construction is all copper and has a large enough hollowpoint to exceed traditional expansion expectations.

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As the volume of this stretch cavity increases so does stopping power. The stretch 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, expanding hardly at all. To be an effective stopper, a bullet must have enough velocity to expand whether plugged with debris or not. It needs to expand and dissipate its energy within the target to effectively create stopping power. In the case of PowRBall bullets, the hollowpoint is protected by a polymer ball which prevents plugging. The ball also delays expansion to allow the bullet to obtain optimum penetration 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 barely expand in gelatin do not expand in real gunfights unless bone is hit. There are many loads sold to civilians and law enforcement that do not have enough velocity to insure reliable expansion. All CORBON defensive ammo like our Traditional JHPs, PowRBall, and DPX are designed with adequate velocity to expand in gelatin...or bad guys. CORBON ammo expands reliably and creates Stopping Power! CORBON AMMO Every production lot of CORBON ammo is tested and re-tested to assure our customers the very best ammunition they can purchase. CORBON 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. All our customers need to do is select the type of load that meets their needs.Our company offers live technical support to answer any questions and help you decide. We believe that if you choose CORBON, you will have the best ammo with the 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. Im amazed by their great foresight and wisdom. Protect your Gun Rights and they will protect your freedom.

Bullets with attitude

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SELF..DEFENSE DPX

Get The Lead Out!

DPX is a solid copper, lead-free hollowpoint that does it all. Get the recoil and recovery of a lightweight high speed JHP and the penetration of a heavyweight round. Hard barrier penetration on auto glass and steel are no problem while maintaining safe soft tissue penetration depths. The CORBON R&D team used FBI protocol testing procedures to develop the defensive line of DPX ammunition with soft tissue penetration of 1217" and reliable and consistent expansion. Recovered bullets are 150%-200% of their original size with 100% weight retention when recovered from the test 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 that of a typical JHP .
45 Auto+P 185GR Velocity 1075 FPS

DPX QUICK FACTS

Deep 12-17 penetration on soft tissue Easily conquers hard barriers like auto glass and steel Reduced recoil due to lighter weight projectile Lead-free, solid copper projectile Environmentally friendly Solid copper X-panding bullet
The threat STOPPED here!

Thunder Ranch Ammo

Weve 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 youve come to expect from CORBON DPX. Were proud that Clint puts his trust in us to provide his students with the best shooting ammunition in the industry, PERIOD!

SELF...DEFENSE DPX

Solid Copper. Solid Hitter.

SELF..DEFENSE JHP

Its all about velocity, baby!

This is the original jacketed hollowpoint. No wonder everyone tries to copy it. Its 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! Heres the deal. The energy created at the muzzle has to be transferred into the target to be effective. Thats 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?
Solid Lead Fill

JHP Cutaway View

LETS GET TECHNICAL JACKETED HOLLOW POINT QUICK FACTS

Proven stopping power Best choice as a general self-defense load Our JHP is Hot Stuff!
Shes got brains and can shoot

All CORBON defensive ammo is test fired into ballistic ordnance gelatin with penetration ranging from 9-12 inches. Combine this with an expansion range of up to twice the original bullet diameter and you get the ideal defensive load available in all popular calibers. Hey, there are less expensive alternatives out there. But are you willing to sacrifice your life on a bargain? Didnt think so.

As a woman, I feel very confident carrying CORBON 380 90gr JHP in my Sig P238 with the Rainbow Titanium Finish. It fits well in my purse or on my hip. It's sexy and sleek too. Even though it's small and light weight, it has plenty of reliable stopping power. When I am out and about with my Granddaughters, I don't worry about my ammo not having enough performance. I trust it-my family & friends trust it-YOU can too!

Elaine Pi
Sr. Vice President , CORBON/Glaser
380 AUTO 90GR JHP Velocity 1075 FPS

SELF...DEFENSE JHP

Sexy and high velocity!

GLASER Safety Slug

Best defense for YOUR

Homeland Security

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 of either #12 or #6 lead shot and capped with a round polymer ball designed to enhance feeding and speed loading. The #12 shot is capped with a blue ball to produce immediate energy dispersal for abrupt stopping power and is perfect for warmer climates and lighter clothing. The #6 shot is capped with a silver ball for two more inches of soft tissue penetration, controlled energy release and target accuracy. Its perfect for colder climates and heavier clothing. Either way, Glaser Safety Slug performs under pressure for personal protection either at home or in a crowded environment. Now available in 20-round value pack and traditional 6-round blister pack.

GLASER SAFETY SLUG QUICK FACTS

Reliable feeding and speed loading Minimizes concerns about over-penetration and ricochets Excellent for close quarter security

Custom Scored Jacket Designed for maximum and consistent performance Compressed Core Compressed #12 Blue (#6 Silver) with uniform density assures target accuracy
Beware of owner!

Hardball Profile Polymer tip assures smooth and reliable feeding for all firearms

No collateral damage here!

GLASER Safety Slug

GLASER PowRBall

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 writer Pow'RBall Line

Once upon a time, pistols used to choke on large-mouthed JHP bullets. Then along came PowRBall with its patented design to eliminate feeding problems. Today, its one of the most effective defensive rounds for personal protection you can buy. So how does it work? This patented PowRBall 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 retention, and more consistent performance in soft tissue.

POWRBALL QUICK FACTS

Reliable feeding Consistent expansion Deeper soft tissue penetration Quicker recovery for follow-up shots Reduced recoil High velocity
The power is in the ball

Custom Scored Jacket

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 wont expand and therefore increases danger to innocent bystanders due to over-penetration. For these reasons, PowRBall is a great choice for all your semi-auto pistols.
Patented Lead Core Propietory Poylmer Ball

Pow'RBall Cutaway View U.S. Patent #6,792,869

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No clogging here!

PERFORMANCE MATCH

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Even the sharpest sharpshooter, can use a boost of confidence.

Get serious. Like youd actually consider anything less if one shot is all you had? CORBONs Performance MatchTM is manufactured to exacting tolerances to give you the upper hand in strategic applications where accuracy is all that matters. Do the math: Accuracy + Dependability + Reliability = Confidence. So no matter if youre a sniper, target shooter or elite operator, youll feel secure knowing your load will confidently complete the mission. Every. Single. Time. Even in long range situations. Your shooting skills are top-notch. Shouldnt your ammo be, too?

PERFORMANCE MATCH QUICK FACTS

Available in both handgun and rifle loads Combines world class match components with years of assembly experience
Hey, Sharpshooter, I'm talkin to you!

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 its low penetrating, it can also be used as a self-defense round.

Talk about precision!

PERFORMANCE MATCH
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