The Federal Punch .40 S&W 165-grain jacketed hollow point is a defensive handgun load sold in a 20-round box (Federal part no. PD40P1). Federal built the Punch line on its long experience designing defensive handgun ammunition, selecting the bullet for each caliber to balance penetration and expansion in the situations a defender is most likely to face. This .40 S&W load is rated at 1130 fps at the muzzle and produces 468 foot-pounds of energy there. It is loaded in a quality brass case with a sealed primer for dependable feeding and ignition. It is a fit for anyone loading a .40 S&W handgun for personal defense who wants a load built to feed and fire reliably.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .40 S&W, a service-pistol cartridge with a long record in duty and carry handguns.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains, the weight Federal chose for this .40 S&W load.
• Bullet style is jacketed hollow point, a design intended to expand on impact for effective terminal performance.
• Muzzle velocity is 1130 fps as measured by Federal from a 4-inch test barrel, so real-world speed will vary with your barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 468 foot-pounds, the figure Federal publishes for this load at the muzzle.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 967 fps, which shows how much speed the bullet carries downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 342 foot-pounds, useful for comparing this load against others at distance.
• The case is quality brass, which supports smooth feeding and reliable extraction.
• The primer is sealed, which helps guard ignition against moisture and handling.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, the count in this 20-round box.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is this load and how much energy does it carry? Federal rates it at 1130 fps and 468 foot-pounds at the muzzle, dropping to 967 fps and 342 foot-pounds at 100 yards.

What bullet does it use? It uses a 165-grain jacketed hollow point that Federal selected to balance penetration and expansion for the .40 S&W cartridge.

How many rounds come in the box? This listing is a 20-round box containing 20 rounds.

Buy the Federal Punch .40 S&W 165gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

A defensive load only earns its place if it feeds and fires every time, and Federal builds Punch around that standard. Order this 20-round box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and browse more handgun ammunition while you are here.