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mesinge2 · 02-17-2010, 05:16 PM

I use Corbon Pow'r Ball ammo in my Colt Defender because of the 3" barrel. The polymer ball pushes the hollow point open under the reduced velocity achieved from the abreviated barrel.

I figure it has a 9mm velocity, a .40 S&W bullet weight, and a .45 ACP diameter. What's the down side?

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Firearm was semi-automatic action with 3.8" barrel length

Shot 1 - Penetrated to 10.9". Average recovered diameter 0.659".

Shot 2 - Penetrated to 12.6". Average recovered diameter 0.687".

Shot 3 - Penetrated to 11.8". Average recovered diameter 0.698".

Shot 4 - Penetrated to 12.2". Average recovered diameter 0.668".

Shot 5 - Penetrated to 11.4". Average recovered diameter 0.684".

Average diameter = 0.679". Average penetration depth = 11.8"

gelatin test data from http://www.brassfetcher.com/.45ACP%2...;r%20Ball.html

02-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#4
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: Veriforce Tactical and P'wr Ball ammo... I use Corbon Pow'r Ball ammo in my Colt Defender because of the 3" barrel. The polymer ball pushes the hollow point open under the reduced velocity achieved from the abreviated barrel. I figure it has a 9mm velocity, a .40 S&W bullet weight, and a .45 ACP diameter. What's the down side? Firearm was semi-automatic action with 3.8" barrel length Shot 1 - Penetrated to 10.9". Average recovered diameter 0.659". Shot 2 - Penetrated to 12.6". Average recovered diameter 0.687". Shot 3 - Penetrated to 11.8". Average recovered diameter 0.698". Shot 4 - Penetrated to 12.2". Average recovered diameter 0.668". Shot 5 - Penetrated to 11.4". Average recovered diameter 0.684". Average diameter = 0.679". Average penetration depth = 11.8" gelatin test data from http://www.brassfetcher.com/.45ACP%2...;r%20Ball.html __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.