125gr. :Golden Saber vs. Cor-bon vs. Gold Dot

[Dunamis]

I have yet to purchase my G33, but will have purchased it by the end of next week. I did own Sig's .357 (P239 I believe). I loved that gun. I need a concealment firearm at this time. But, what's the best ammo in 125gr out there for this firearm, between Golden Saber, Cor-bon, and Gold Dot? From my reading and research, each round appears to have its various advantages (tradeoffs), rather it is in expansion (or lack thereof), penatrability, or recoil. I have exhausted all of the internet resources and I now look to each of you, the gurus, for some input.

Thanks in advance.

[Dr Heckel]

Heres a great link comparing various 357sig ammo. http://www.ammolab.com/357_sig_1.htm

[G33]

Welcome!
Great link above.
Also, consider ProLoad and Geoargia Arms.
Enjoy your G33.;f

[OXCOPS]

I prefer either Gold Dots or Winchester Rangers (if you can get them).

OX

[loandr.]

I know its not the right forum but couldnt help notice that Dunamis
is in the market for a G33 "this week" email me I have a great deal on a LNIB G33 or see FS section . Have loads of extras as well. thanks
rnatkin@cfl.rr.com

[G33]

No problem; we try to help each other here.;)

[SIX14LIFE]

COR-BON,COR-BON,COR-BON,COR-BON,COR-BON,COR-BON,COR-BON,Need I say more?:)

[bustedknee]

I experienced misfires with CorBons and they were very inaccurate.
Some folks say I must have gotten ahold of a bad lot. Well, one bad lot is enough for me.

I shot every kind of 357Sig bullet I could get my hands on, into wet sand. (Wet sand is found in abundance on the shores of Cook Inlet. I have been unable to find any Ballistic Gelatin beaches)

The Golds Dots were very consistent with good penetration and expansion to 58 caliber. Every single time.

Other brands were not as consistent. (Hydro-shoks, which I used to carry, were very disappointing)

I took a wild boar in Oklahoma with my G33. I shot 357Sig Gold Dots into a moose's skull from the front and the side. Both penetrated into the brain cavity.

I use Gold Dots in all my carry guns.

[mjs]

I use Cor-bon 125gr in my G31 and haven't had any problems with accuracy or reliability. I usually buy it from Ivanhoe (http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com) -- free shipping on orders over $25.

Number 28 on the ammolab test is a pretty impressive round, too. ;)

[SIX14LIFE]

Cor-Bon seems to fragment when impacting with gelatin which creates massive-channel wounds 115 or 125 are very accurate and I feel very sorry for those who did not have good experiences with.Although, The Gold Dots are as well very accurate but do not fragment in most cases.What I am trying to say is, These rounds should be one shot stoppers without Question.That is if that situation should ever come around.(AND LET'S HOPE NOT!):cool:

[loandr.]

Fragmentation is GREAT unless the round has not penetrated deep enough, this is the problem with bullets that fragment. id prefer a solid round goung 10-13 inches than a bullet that splits into a dozen jagged pieces 3-5 inches deep! Im a big fan of Corbon dont get me wrong, I just use their heavier weights, PPPPlease remember one thing guys, SHOT PLACEMENT is what brings one shot stops, not any "magic" ammo or the "energy transfer genie". regardless of what you shoot practice, practice,practice. :-) all the above round will do the trick and depending on my needs Id use any of the above.
loandr.

[greyhoundx]

I tried a box of CorBon .357 Sig once and thought I was using a flame thrower! If they are still using the same powder I wouldn't carry these for personal protection - a low light shooting would be like a flash bulb going off - hate to guess where the Bad Guy went. Gold Dots have a nice subtle orange flash that's minimal - no problem in low light for that follow-up shot.

[SIX14LIFE]

Greyhoundx,Are you sure you werent firing REMINGTON UMC JHP'S.Those have alot of flash.My Corby's never have much flash.

[greyhoundx]

Positive they were Corbon, but an old box of 115 gr JHP 357 Sig. Looked like something Hollywood made for special effects! ;t