What do you think about Corbon 9mm
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The Cor-bon +P 115s were reportedly loaded to the same specifications as the Federal 115 +P+ 9BPLE round, which developed an excellent performance reputation. The 9BPLE was a smokin' hot 9 mm round clocking something in the neighborhood of 1350 fps, and the Cor-bon version got good reviews. The 9BPLE was initially available only to law enforcement while the Cor-bon round was available to the shooting public. I would be inclined to recommend the 115 or 124 grain configurations.
LimaCharlie
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When I had 9mm handguns, my preferred round was the 9mm +P 115gr CORBON Self-Defense JHP.
robkarrob
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I use CorBon for all my SD ammunition. I use their 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45 acp, in my guns. In 9mm I use the +P 115 gr, JHP. It specs at 1350 fps and a whopping 466 ft lbs of energy. You won't find any more powerful ammunition, in a factory load. It out specs many 40 and 45 SD ammunition. I have been using CorBon for many years. You can feel little more recoil and snap, but I would estimate it is only about 10% more, than other SD ammo, and well worth it in the performance results.
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MP9cBilly
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It's solid copper... not jacketed... it fans out large and doesn't come apart... price not important for carry ammo... go deep, go wide, go often.
Can't beat solid copper rounds. They are incredible. I have a recovered 30-06 Ackley 180gr barnes from a tree stump at 100yards. Perfection of a bullet. Retained 98% mass and mushroomed very well even into wet oak.
2 thoughts for you...
1) If your caliber of choice is same as your local Sheriff, Troopers, or City PD consider that round as if ever used there is already a precedent set as far a courts go.
2) Me, I've found CorBon to be damn great ammo. Consistent and top quality. I however, since 2006 have trusted either 40cal ammo from my armory or when I buy for my 10mm, 40, or 9mm I go for Double Tap. Double Tap outa UT make some great rounds and very impt for SD they use some low flash powders non Mil/LE can't get.
2 thoughts for you...
1) If your caliber of choice is same as your local Sheriff, Troopers, or City PD consider that round as if ever used there is already a precedent set as far a courts go.
2) Me, I've found CorBon to be damn great ammo. Consistent and top quality. I however, since 2006 have trusted either 40cal ammo from my armory or when I buy for my 10mm, 40, or 9mm I go for Double Tap. Double Tap outa UT make some great rounds and very impt for SD they use some low flash powders non Mil/LE can't get.
I remember reading about the Corbon ammo for the 9mm when we were looking to change over from the 147 gr subsonic rounds we were carrying. From what I recall, they were on par with the +P+ rounds that were LE only, but available to the public.
dullh
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I think Corbon ammo is overrated and way overpriced...
What do you recommend instead of the Corbon? Just curious.
I have used Federal 9BP 115/124 gr hp for literally decades. It has always been accurate and reliable. Federal primers are the best on the market as far as I am concerned. My primary 9mm have been the BHP and a 940 as BUG or off duty. The so called "extra" you get from +P+ is probably illusiory as from a 2" (940) you have a short barrel and you do lose some velocity, don't care what anyone says. In the Browning it is a 1935 design (albeit a great one) and it is too dear to me to use ammo that is not even rated by any authority as to pressure. +P+ is not a recgonized rating of pressure, it is what ever the builder thinks it is, or how much powder they can cram into the small 9mm case. Further, the +P+ designation was developed for US gubbimint agencies who can afford (and do) replace weapons on a regular basis that private citizens cannot afford to do.
Having said that, I firmly believe the +P and +P+ have much less meaning in terms of more power than they did years ago (the first +P+ .38 Special 110 gr HP load was developed for the Treasury Department for Narcotics Enforcement and the Secret Service). Today +P means a lot less in terms of power, in .38 Special it might mean as much as an extra 100 FPS with the same bullet, the same holds true for 9mm. The +P+ loads? You just do not know what you are getting. I am fairly certain that a major ammo builder is not souping up dangerous pressures, but the boutique ammo guys? Who knows.
Having said that, I firmly believe the +P and +P+ have much less meaning in terms of more power than they did years ago (the first +P+ .38 Special 110 gr HP load was developed for the Treasury Department for Narcotics Enforcement and the Secret Service). Today +P means a lot less in terms of power, in .38 Special it might mean as much as an extra 100 FPS with the same bullet, the same holds true for 9mm. The +P+ loads? You just do not know what you are getting. I am fairly certain that a major ammo builder is not souping up dangerous pressures, but the boutique ammo guys? Who knows.
Interesting, I've got 4 boxes of 115g +p ordered. Looking forward to shooting it.
dullh
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I use Federal 9BP (115gr standard-pressure JHP). Has a 30yr track record of solid performance and a shape that negates feeding problems. Cheaper than CorBon, been around longer, too. Not a sexy round - but will do the job if put where it needs to go.
Even the bargain-basement S&B 115gr JHP has proven itself recently - only took one shot, too...
