Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep ammunition in .40 S&W (brand part no. P40HSD1) is a defensive load engineered around reliable expansion and stopping power. Federal Ammunition manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 165 gr bullet with a hollow point (HP) design, matched to the .40 S&W platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Federal Ammunition load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .40 S&W, a caliber with ammunition and magazines available everywhere.
• The bullet weighs 165 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Hollow Point (HP) design, built to expand reliably for stopping power.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $1.65 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 0.82 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• The Hydra-Shok Deep hollow point uses a deep, wide cavity and a redesigned center post for reliable expansion through denim and other barriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .40 S&W? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .40 S&W carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .40 S&W.

Buy the Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep .40 S&W 165 gr Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.