Federal Syntech Defense 9mm Luger 138gr (Federal part no. S9SJT2) carries the polymer-jacket technology of Syntech into a self-defense load from Federal. Its hollow-point bullet separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core on impact. Federal reports 12 to 18 inches of penetration through bare ballistics gel and heavy clothing, a benchmark it calls critical in self-defense. Velocity is 1050 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, and the box holds 50 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 9mm Luger, the designation Federal prints for this load.
• Bullet weight is 138 grains, the weight Federal lists for this load.
• The bullet style is Segmented Hollow Point, which separates into three segments and a core on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is 1050 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, per Federal’s published ballistics.
• Muzzle energy is 338 ft-lbs, listed in Federal’s energy table.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 934 fps, which shows how the load carries downrange.
• Core penetration is 12 to 18 inches in bare ballistics gel and through heavy clothing, according to Federal.
• The bullet uses a blue polymer jacket that reduces barrel heat and friction and eliminates metal fouling.
• The primer is the Catalyst lead-free primer, which provides extremely reliable ignition without lead.
• The box contains 50 rounds, the quantity you receive with this order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when this bullet strikes a target? The hollow point separates into three segments and a deep-penetrating core; Federal says the segments create three secondary wound channels each more than 6 inches deep.

Does the jacket help with fouling? Federal says the advanced polymer jacket eliminates lead and copper fouling and drastically reduces heat and friction in the barrel.

How many rounds are in the box? 50 rounds.

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