Any pistol, of modern manufacture and built to SAAMI specifications will safely fire our .380 ammo.  Barrel lengths of at least two inches are needed to get 1050 fps from the 90 grain bullets.

Yes.  Although velocities will vary from gun to gun; we test with the same guns common to our customers.  Such as S&W, Glock, Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, Taurus etc.

The 400 COR BON is the brain child of COR®BON’s founder Peter Pi Sr.  It is essentially a .45 ACP necked down to .40 caliber.  Its’ performance exceeds the 10mm and 357 magnum.  As such it cannot be chambered in 40 S&W chambered guns.  Most 45 ACP guns can be converted to 400 COR®BON by simply buying a drop-in conversion barrel.  That’s usually all that is needed for the Glock 21 or Sig 220.  1911 Type guns may need an 18-20 pound or stiffer spring.  Older 1911’s (series 70’s colt etc.) may need an oversize firing pin and new firing pin spring. Please consult your gunsmith for modifications above and beyond just dropping in the barrel.  We do not recommend converting old military issue 45 auto’s.  They deserve an honored rest.  COR®BON is not responsible for improper set up, so please consult a qualified gunsmith if you have any questions.

Not every gun will handle COR®BON’s +P ammo.  Our +P products are loaded to SAAMI specs and should only be fired in guns rated by SAAMI to shoot +P ammunition.  Older guns, or guns you do not know the history of, should not be used to shoot +P ammo unless checked by a competent gunsmith.  The best source to ask about the capabilities of your gun is the manufacturer of the gun.  Our technical staff may also be able to help answer these questions.

COR®BON’s 45 Colt +P ammunition is not suitable for all guns.  It should NEVER be fired in old guns, especially Colt single action army revolvers or clones thereof. We use these criteria:  Any Model gun that is also offered in .44 magnums will handle COR®BON’s 45 Colt +P loads.  This cartridge may be used in modern hunting revolvers such as Ruger’s “Black Hawk”, and “Red hawk”, Freedom Arms revolver, The Colt “Anaconda”, and the Thompson Center “Contender”. Most modern lever action rifles chambered in 45 Colt will safely fire this +P round.  However, some of the loads, such as the 335 grain hard cast may be too long to function/cycle in your gun.  Our rounds are longer than standard SAAMI specs and as such may not feed into battery in lever action guns. This cartridge, in the proper gun, makes a formidable hunting load. The 300 grain JSP round, for example, generates 1126 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle. COR®BON’s 45-70 +P loads are only recommended for the strongest of actions.  Marlins “Model 1895” and The Ruger “#1” are suitable.  Under no circumstances should our 45-70 govt. +P load be fired in “trap door” guns or replicas thereof.

Our technical staff is available Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to field questions from our customers.

Definitely YES!  They are two completely different cartridges!  The 32 auto is a straight walled case. The 32 NAA (North American Arms) is a 380 auto case necked down to 32 calibers and will not fit in 32 auto chambered firearms.

Yes. The 25 NAA (North American Arms) is based on a necked down 32 auto case and as such will not chamber in a 25 auto chambered gun.

COR®BON’s handgun ammunition runs the gamut from ammunition that will not over-penetrate or ricochet to ammo with exceptional penetrating capabilities.  In order from least penetrating to most, they are:          

1) The Glaser Safety Slug (an excellent choice for in-home use) will not over penetrate and endanger others behind the intended target.  It penetrates between 3-8 inches in soft targets but will not go through interior walls nor will it defeat hard barriers.

2) The standard self-defense JHP bullets and COR®BON Pow’RBall loads will penetrate 7-15 inches of ballistics gelatin after passing through 4 layers of denim.  These rounds are a good choice for outdoor carry.  The Pow’RBall ammunition also provides enhanced feeding in semi-automatic guns.

3) Finally, our deepest penetrating round, the DPX, in most pistol calibers, is capable of up to 18 inches of penetration in the gelatin test.  It will defeat hard barriers including one layer of automotive steel or glass and stay on a straight course.  This is a great choice for law enforcement duties.

The Glaser Safety Slug provides the best in-home choice, when over penetration is an issue.  This bullet will not endanger persons in adjacent rooms or dwellings.  It is however very effective on any soft target it hits.  A possible self-defense plan might include using a magazine or speed loader of Glaser Safety Slugs in the home; then switching to a higher penetrating load such as Pow’RBall or DPX when you carry outside the home.