Corbon DPX tested in PM40

[flyandscuba]

I had an opportunity to do some field testing today with "oldgrandpa" from www.ktrange.com -- known for his "wetpack" testing method.

We tested DPX loads in .380, 9mm+P, and .40 S&W during today's session. The test firearm for the .40 S&W was the Kahr PM40.

Five rounds were loaded into the magazine to ensure proper function through a completely loaded magazine. All rounds fed, fired, and ejected without difficulty. Shooting distance was approximately 6-7 feet, typical self defense shooting distance.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/flyandscuba/th_PM40DPXtest.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v250/flyandscuba/?action=view&current=PM40DPXtest.flv)

The layers of the wetpack were carefully removed to reveal and recover the bullets. As each bullet was found, a measurement was taken to determine the bullet's penetration into the wetpack.

All bullets fired from the PM 40 produced complete expansion -- and penetration of 9.5 to 10 inches.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/flyandscuba/40SWDPX.jpg

I believe that Corbon has a winner with the Barnes-X bullet loaded into the DPX cartridge. Results were similar in the 9mm+P through the HK P7M8.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/flyandscuba/9mmDPX.jpg

I feel completely comfortable carrying this product in a CCW in the calibers tested today. I just received a shipment of DPX in .45 ACP and plan to test it in pistols with a variety of barrel lengths...report will follow.

Many thanks to oldgrandpa for his time, effort, experience, and fellowship in conducting these tests.

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If you'd like more information about wetpack, how to make it and past test results -- contact oldgrandpa over at www.ktrange.com

[josp]

Where is the 380 info?
I am a diehard DPX carrier and have shot gelletin layered with jeans, glass, and 16 gauge steel with the 45ACP short barrel load (160 grain) DPX with fantastic reults (Kahr P45). I shot the 380 through my Kel Tec P3AT into the jean covered gelletin and got consistant expansion and 9" penetration. I'd like to know your results and what you shot it through.
By the way, nice grips on the P7. Where did you get them?

[flyandscuba]

A more complete range report can be found here:

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=542729

The grips on the P7M8 are made by Nill. They can be ordered from MacTec here:

http://mactec-militaryarms.com/hkp7.html

[oldgranpa]

hi, josp,

go to mouseguns at this link....

http://www.mouseguns.com/amball.htm

scroll to the 380 section and you will see the link for the 380 test at the top of the list.

Fly and I had a great time doing this test.

og