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DMG1 · 10-27-2006, 07:08 PM

Does the 96gr 45acp magsafe have stopping power, compared to the 230gr corbon?

**Old School** · 10-27-2006, 07:23 PM

I believe the intent of that round was to control over penetration. I would stick to a heavy hitting load over these. That is my opinion.

The Knight Of Light · 10-27-2006, 07:23 PM

Magsafe ammo is not in the same class as the CorBon 230+p. The Magsafe bullet is designed to fragment and break up where as the Nosler bullet used in the 230+p is designed to expand. Magsafe ammo is much more expensive and some have found it to be inaccurate, or so far above or under the sight picture because of its speed that they don't think it is very good unless you are very close to the target. The claims of Magsafe ammo are pretty cool, but I have yet to see any real 3rd party testing. You might want to check out

http://www.theboxotruth.com/

There is some really good reading here.

vafish · 10-29-2006, 06:32 PM

The Magsafe ammo is a pre-fragmented design for when you must absolutley minimize penetration and prevent over penetration.

It seems to work pretty well on un-ubstructed chest shots, but it is not a good general purpose carry round.

Mag Safe is expensive, and with that light of a bullet you need to test a bunch of rounds (at least 1-200) to verify reliability and point of impact.

10-27-2006, 07:08 PM	#1
DMG1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 27	Magsafe Ammo Does the 96gr 45acp magsafe have stopping power, compared to the 230gr corbon?

10-27-2006, 07:23 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	I believe the intent of that round was to control over penetration. I would stick to a heavy hitting load over these. That is my opinion. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

10-27-2006, 07:23 PM	#3
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,837 Blog Entries: 12	Magsafe ammo is not in the same class as the CorBon 230+p. The Magsafe bullet is designed to fragment and break up where as the Nosler bullet used in the 230+p is designed to expand. Magsafe ammo is much more expensive and some have found it to be inaccurate, or so far above or under the sight picture because of its speed that they don't think it is very good unless you are very close to the target. The claims of Magsafe ammo are pretty cool, but I have yet to see any real 3rd party testing. You might want to check out http://www.theboxotruth.com/ There is some really good reading here. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight Last edited by The Knight Of Light; 10-29-2006 at 06:43 PM.

10-29-2006, 06:32 PM	#4
vafish XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,239	The Magsafe ammo is a pre-fragmented design for when you must absolutley minimize penetration and prevent over penetration. It seems to work pretty well on un-ubstructed chest shots, but it is not a good general purpose carry round. Mag Safe is expensive, and with that light of a bullet you need to test a bunch of rounds (at least 1-200) to verify reliability and point of impact. __________________ \"If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.\" -- Confucius

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