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Hey fellas,
I have read a lot of the people on this site seem to be down on the 9mm for self-defense EDC usage. It seems like everyone feels the need to put the biggest hole in an attacker on the 1st shot. The thing I worry about more is ensuring I am accurate, and that no one other than the attacker is injured when I take shots. Depending on the factors involved, there is always the chance that you may actually miss. You do not want an overly powerful round to cause huge problems for an innocent person nearby(especially not death). In self defense situations the main objective is to ALWAYS to preserve your life, and not necessarily kill the attacker.
With all that said, I decided to purchase a small Subcompact Glock 26. I did so because as a beginner I felt that the Glock Subcompacts were easier to control for accuracy purpose in 9mm than the .40 or .357 models. Also becuase the smaller handgun is easier to conceal at the caliber I chose. After making the decision to buy the 26, my next question for the guys at my local range(usaually DFW Gun range for those of you near Dallas,Tx) was what is the best Defensive Carry Ammo? The Corbon Pow'R Ball Premium SD ammo was the 1st thing he recommended. I asked about the Federal HST 124gr(a very highly recomended ammo), but he still stood firm thart the Corbon Pow'R Ball ammo is superior.
He explained that the Pow'R Ball altho less proven than the Fed HST (due to being the newer product) it still is the better choice. Quote from him was that "These bad boys will open up a pretty nast hole in whatever they hit." He said that the Polymer-Ball that caps the hollow point ensures penetration into thicker clothing that can clog up in normal HP bullets. It also ensures that the round loads into the chamber each time(Similar to ball ammo) as hollow points seem to have issues with the edges causeing problems that can lead to jams. You dont want these problems increase the chances of allowing the avg. bad guy trying to do you harm to continue coming after you.
I eventually bought the 9mm +P 100Gr Pow'RBall. The velocity(1475fps) & Energy (483ft/lbs) count on the box seemed to amaze the guy selling it to me. I purchased the ammo at a different shop than the place that recommended them(The Bullet Trap, Plano,Tx), so I asked the salesman what he thought about Pow'R Ball for a different persons opinion. The salesman said that "I have heard nothing but good things about the Pow'R Ball ammo" and even tho its a lighter load it will still do just as good of a job as the Fed HST 124gr +P ammo upon impact on the bad guy, and insome cases better. Since it costed a bit more than the Federal HST ammo(out of stock) I hoped that it would be worth the extra money. But then again, you cant put a price on your life.
It is said to completely mushroom everytime because of the polymer ball that caps the hollow point(very important IMO), and it's also light enough that it will not over-penetrate and possibly kill someone that you are not intended to catch the slug. Especially if in a building/crowded place . No of us are perfect shots, and will miss target from time to time. The only thing about this ammo is its never found in abundance as some of the other brands seem to be. A lot of places do not even carry it. If you find some, and decide that you like them, make sure that you buy a lot. This is not Ammo I'd waste for range practice, altho I would recommend shooting a few.
The purpose of this post was not to sell anyone on Pow'Ball ammo, but to share some info about a 9mm ammo that is great for SD purpose. Please voice your opinion on the Pow'R Ball 9mm ammo, or opinions on the Pow'R Ball ammo in general(any caliber)? Also can you share any stories or experiences you have had using it please?
I have read a lot of the people on this site seem to be down on the 9mm for self-defense EDC usage. It seems like everyone feels the need to put the biggest hole in an attacker on the 1st shot. The thing I worry about more is ensuring I am accurate, and that no one other than the attacker is injured when I take shots. Depending on the factors involved, there is always the chance that you may actually miss. You do not want an overly powerful round to cause huge problems for an innocent person nearby(especially not death). In self defense situations the main objective is to ALWAYS to preserve your life, and not necessarily kill the attacker.
With all that said, I decided to purchase a small Subcompact Glock 26. I did so because as a beginner I felt that the Glock Subcompacts were easier to control for accuracy purpose in 9mm than the .40 or .357 models. Also becuase the smaller handgun is easier to conceal at the caliber I chose. After making the decision to buy the 26, my next question for the guys at my local range(usaually DFW Gun range for those of you near Dallas,Tx) was what is the best Defensive Carry Ammo? The Corbon Pow'R Ball Premium SD ammo was the 1st thing he recommended. I asked about the Federal HST 124gr(a very highly recomended ammo), but he still stood firm thart the Corbon Pow'R Ball ammo is superior.
He explained that the Pow'R Ball altho less proven than the Fed HST (due to being the newer product) it still is the better choice. Quote from him was that "These bad boys will open up a pretty nast hole in whatever they hit." He said that the Polymer-Ball that caps the hollow point ensures penetration into thicker clothing that can clog up in normal HP bullets. It also ensures that the round loads into the chamber each time(Similar to ball ammo) as hollow points seem to have issues with the edges causeing problems that can lead to jams. You dont want these problems increase the chances of allowing the avg. bad guy trying to do you harm to continue coming after you.
I eventually bought the 9mm +P 100Gr Pow'RBall. The velocity(1475fps) & Energy (483ft/lbs) count on the box seemed to amaze the guy selling it to me. I purchased the ammo at a different shop than the place that recommended them(The Bullet Trap, Plano,Tx), so I asked the salesman what he thought about Pow'R Ball for a different persons opinion. The salesman said that "I have heard nothing but good things about the Pow'R Ball ammo" and even tho its a lighter load it will still do just as good of a job as the Fed HST 124gr +P ammo upon impact on the bad guy, and insome cases better. Since it costed a bit more than the Federal HST ammo(out of stock) I hoped that it would be worth the extra money. But then again, you cant put a price on your life.
It is said to completely mushroom everytime because of the polymer ball that caps the hollow point(very important IMO), and it's also light enough that it will not over-penetrate and possibly kill someone that you are not intended to catch the slug. Especially if in a building/crowded place . No of us are perfect shots, and will miss target from time to time. The only thing about this ammo is its never found in abundance as some of the other brands seem to be. A lot of places do not even carry it. If you find some, and decide that you like them, make sure that you buy a lot. This is not Ammo I'd waste for range practice, altho I would recommend shooting a few.
The purpose of this post was not to sell anyone on Pow'Ball ammo, but to share some info about a 9mm ammo that is great for SD purpose. Please voice your opinion on the Pow'R Ball 9mm ammo, or opinions on the Pow'R Ball ammo in general(any caliber)? Also can you share any stories or experiences you have had using it please?