38 Snub Ammo Tests: Corbon vs Speer vs Remington - Page 2

Stephen A. Camp · May 26th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Hello and thanks very much.

ExSoldier: I don't know why Federal discontinued their Nyclad line of ammunition. As you mention, their standard pressure 125-gr hollow point expanded pretty nicely from the snub. I also had good luck with their 9mm 124-gr. Nyclad hollow point.

Best.

TonyW · May 26th, 2006, 01:58 PM

I'm not an ammo guru so forgive me if this is a stupid question. But wasn't the Nyclad 9mm what was used during the Miami shootout? If so, perhaps that led to them dropping that line. Not that it was an ammo problem from what I understand, but perception can be reality.

Stephen A. Camp · May 26th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Hello. No, sir; I believe that was Winchester Silvertip.

Best.

Boomer45 · May 26th, 2006, 11:06 PM

Stephen,
1st class as usual. Thank you very much for the info, I have some of the Federal Nyclad ammo but have switched all the snubs to the Speer Short Barrel ammo. Safe shooting and God Bless.

artz · May 26th, 2006, 11:21 PM

The more I carry my Taurus 85, the more I feel inclined to sell my BIG pistols, and buy another Snubby. This time the hammerless version.
They are just so sweet to carry... I carry mine while riding my motorcycle in my nemesis holster in my front pocket. I forget its there at times....

Garg · May 26th, 2006, 11:53 PM

Great info, thank you sir!

War Dawg · May 27th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Mr. Camp,
I'm a lurker most of the time and I've followed your articles on this and other forums and as usual job well done.

BlueLion · May 27th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artz

The more I carry my Taurus 85, the more I feel inclined to sell my BIG pistols, and buy another Snubby. This time the hammerless version.
They are just so sweet to carry... I carry mine while riding my motorcycle in my nemesis holster in my front pocket. I forget its there at times....

Artz...that is the same problem I have. I know you should not carry for comfort but protection. However, my 37 SW is just to easy to carry. I was considering going with a smaller .45 caliber pistol, but I am thinking hard on going with another revolver snub.

mtnbkr · May 30th, 2006, 11:12 AM

I carry the Speer load in my M37. For whatever reason, my M37 shoots VERY high with 158gr loads (5"-6" at 10yds), so I can't use the 158gr LSWCHP, but the Speer 135gr load is dead on. It's also more accurate than the heavier loads. I compared it to the WWB 125gr SJHP that walmart carries. Accuracy is about the same as is POI, but the WWB SJHP has much more flash. That alone was the deciding factor to go with the Speer load.

Chris

falcon1 · May 31st, 2006, 06:03 PM

Thank you, Mr. Camp, for the good information!

May 26th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#11
Stephen A. Camp Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 417	Hello and thanks very much. ExSoldier: I don't know why Federal discontinued their Nyclad line of ammunition. As you mention, their standard pressure 125-gr hollow point expanded pretty nicely from the snub. I also had good luck with their 9mm 124-gr. Nyclad hollow point. Best. __________________ Drop by www.hipowersandhandguns.com and http://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.com/

May 26th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#12
TonyW Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 680	I'm not an ammo guru so forgive me if this is a stupid question. But wasn't the Nyclad 9mm what was used during the Miami shootout? If so, perhaps that led to them dropping that line. Not that it was an ammo problem from what I understand, but perception can be reality. __________________ There can be no proper relationship between one who is armed and one who is not; nor is it reasonable to expect that one who is armed will voluntarily obey one who is not, or that the latter will feel secure among servants who are armed. The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli

May 26th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#13
Stephen A. Camp Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 417	Hello. No, sir; I believe that was Winchester Silvertip. Best. __________________ Drop by www.hipowersandhandguns.com and http://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.com/

May 26th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#14
Boomer45 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 57	Stephen, 1st class as usual. Thank you very much for the info, I have some of the Federal Nyclad ammo but have switched all the snubs to the Speer Short Barrel ammo. Safe shooting and God Bless. __________________ USAF Retired

May 26th, 2006, 11:21 PM	#15
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,115	The more I carry my Taurus 85, the more I feel inclined to sell my BIG pistols, and buy another Snubby. This time the hammerless version. They are just so sweet to carry... I carry mine while riding my motorcycle in my nemesis holster in my front pocket. I forget its there at times.... __________________ '' Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change "

May 26th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#16
Garg Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 160	Great info, thank you sir! __________________ Help find Jennifer Keese - Missing since 1/24/2006

May 27th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#17
War Dawg New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mid-West Posts: 4	Mr. Camp, I'm a lurker most of the time and I've followed your articles on this and other forums and as usual job well done.

May 30th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#19
mtnbkr Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 102	I carry the Speer load in my M37. For whatever reason, my M37 shoots VERY high with 158gr loads (5"-6" at 10yds), so I can't use the 158gr LSWCHP, but the Speer 135gr load is dead on. It's also more accurate than the heavier loads. I compared it to the WWB 125gr SJHP that walmart carries. Accuracy is about the same as is POI, but the WWB SJHP has much more flash. That alone was the deciding factor to go with the Speer load. Chris

May 31st, 2006, 06:03 PM	#20
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,482	Thank you, Mr. Camp, for the good information!

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