Bigger

In previous years, it was 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 zip through an attacker without stopping
him. Today, it is our contention that the best self-defense 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

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.

Faster (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 rifle’s 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. 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. 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 Pow’RBall
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, Pow’RBall, 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.
I’m amazed by their great foresight and wisdom. Protect your Gun Rights and
they will protect your freedom.