A .40-caliber carry or duty pistol pairs naturally with Sig Sauer‘s Elite V-Crown line, which chambers a 180-grain jacketed hollow point (brand part no. E40SW2-20) engineered around a V-shaped cavity for dependable expansion in .40 S&W. The V-Crown bullet opens into a consistent, deep, narrow wound path while holding onto its weight, so the round keeps working after it meets the target instead of shedding mass early. A low-flash propellant charge keeps muzzle signature down, an advantage in a low-light defensive encounter, and the nickel-plated brass case resists corrosion while standing out during a chamber check. For a shooter who trusts .40 S&W for its combination of bullet diameter and energy, this load is built to deliver on that reputation.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, a proven duty and carry cartridge known for its balance of diameter and energy.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, the standard weight for .40-caliber defensive loads.
• The bullet is a V-Crown jacketed hollow point, engineered for consistent expansion.
• The V-shaped cavity opens into a deep, narrow wound path as the bullet expands.
• Weight retention stays high through expansion, sustaining energy for penetration deep enough to be effective.
• The propellant is low-flash, reducing muzzle signature for low-light defensive shooting.
• The case material is nickel-plated brass, resisting corrosion and standing out in a chamber check.
• Cost per round runs about $1.10, competitive for a premium bonded-style defensive load.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical carry and qualification count.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the V-Crown bullet design do? The V-shaped cavity opens into a consistent, deep wound path while the bullet retains its weight for reliable expansion and penetration.

Does this load run low-flash? Yes, it uses a low-flash propellant that helps preserve night vision during a low-light defensive shot.

Why nickel-plated brass? It resists corrosion, feeds and extracts smoothly, and is easier to spot during a low-light chamber check.

Buy the Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown 40 S&W 180gr JHP

A carry or duty .40 deserves a load engineered for consistent expansion, and V-Crown is built around exactly that engineering. Run a box through your pistol to confirm function before it goes on duty. Order from our Lubbock, Texas handgun ammunition selection and it ships fast to your door.