ammo

[taters]

for my g36 carry i use corbon with barnes x. it's .45auto +p 185 gr. dpx velocity 1076fps energy 475ft/lbs since it costs $30 for a box of 20 rounds i just use them for carry. i use blazer for the range.it's a solid copper bullet. i don't think there is a better defensive round out there. i also use them in my g21 which sits on my nightstand. barnes will send you a free dvd on the round.just my .02 taters

[vafish]

How many of those Corbon DPX have you fired through your G36?

Mine won't feed them. It feeds every thing else just fine.

[taters]

only 20 rounds

[commander]

How many law enforcement agencies issue that round?

For self defense I suggest people stick with 230 gr HST or Ranger T standard velocity.
Both rounds are proven stoppers. They penetrate the right amount, retain their weight and they expand like nobody's business.

[taters]

for years law enforcment issued .38 s also . no god argument there

[David Frost]

Pow'r Ball 165 gr. +P at 1250 fps. Works great, feeds great.

[commander]

Originally posted by David Frost
Pow'r Ball 165 gr. +P at 1250 fps. Works great..... On what?

[commander]

Originally posted by taters
for years law enforcement issued .38 s also . no god argument there What does that have to do with today's modern calibers and the improved methods employed by today's Law Enforcement Agencies to ensure their personnel are equipped with the best ammunition available?

[David Frost]

Originally posted by commander
On what?

Well, let's see. What are we talking about? The G36, I think. A simple response that would indicate that the CorBon Pow'r Ball 165 gr. +P is accurate and feeds reliably. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

[commander]

Originally posted by David Frost
Well, let's see. What are we talking about? The G36, I think. A simple response that would indicate that the CorBon Pow'r Ball 165 gr. +P is accurate and feeds reliably. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? Nope.
It's nice that your choice of ammo feeds reliably and is accurate but how well does it work for self-defense?
Are there any published studies?

[David Frost]

Originally posted by commander
Nope.
It's nice that you choice of ammo feeds reliably and is accurate but how well does it work for self-defense?
Are there any published studies?

Don't get me wrong; I'm not against the "slower, heavier" bullet is better argument. In fact, I carry the heavier bullets in my 1911's. However, for the lighter G36, I've found that the Pow'r Ball works quite well in that it feeds reliably, is accurate and is not extreme in recoil. I prefer the Golden Saber, Hydra-Shok and Gold Dot 230 gr. in my other .45's.

No, I have not seen any terminal ballistics studies regarding the 165 gr. Pow'r Ball. I have, however seen the results of penetration and expansion tests. The round seems to work well with the polymer ball forcing the round to open wide. The same polymer ball has a positive effect on feeding. Further, I would say that a 165 gr. bullet at nearly .44 magnum velocities with positive feeding and expansion would be highly likely to be effective. Is it as effective as a 230 gr. HP round? I don't know, but my experience in ballistics would indicate to me that the results should be favorable.

[GlockBaby]

One of the things that attracts me to the G36 and G30 is the Glock Barrel. It gets near 4" ballistics, with 3.78", in 45 ACP. That said, when you get into snubbies, you learn that you can loose a ton of velocity, take your bullets out of their effective velocity range, and loose expansion, from what the loads are rated for.

It is a wise man that makes sure he has actual results from his gun using loads for SD.

GENERALLY, light bullet loads will loose more velocity out of short barrels then heavy ones. The heavier bullets don't move, due to weight, until pressure builds higher then a lighter bullet. Of course, the powder speed may make this observation worthless.

GB

[beet223]

for me in my glock 36 for personal pertection is the Ranger SXT 230g HP and at the range i shoot wwb or anyother factory round long as its brass case and jacketed bullet no just plane led.

[Ak.Hiker]

After doing penetration testing on several different weights of 45 ACP ammo in my Glock 36 I have settled on the 230 grain weight. If you had to take on a critter with the 165 grain weight I bet the penetration will not be as good as the 230.