Federal Punch .380 ACP 85gr JHP ammunition (brand part no. PD380P1) draws on Federal’s decades of experience building defensive handgun loads, packing a hollow point bullet engineered specifically for compact carry guns. The skived jacket is pre-cut into petals that peel back consistently even at the modest velocities typical of short-barreled .380 pistols, so expansion is not left to chance. A soft lead core works with that jacket design to balance expansion and penetration for the price point, while nickel-plated brass and a sealed primer keep feeding and ignition reliable. For everyday carry in a .380 ACP pistol, this is a defensive round purpose-built for the platform rather than scaled down from a larger caliber.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .380 ACP, the standard cartridge for compact and subcompact carry pistols.
• The bullet weighs 85 grains, a lighter weight tuned to reliable expansion at .380 velocities.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point, designed to expand on impact for a defensive round.
• The jacket is pre-skived into petals, so it peels open consistently rather than relying on velocity alone to expand.
• A soft lead core works with the skived jacket to balance expansion and penetration.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoothly through carry pistols.
• The primer is sealed, protecting against moisture and supporting reliable ignition.
• Cost per round runs about $0.97, in line with premium defensive handgun ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for practice and carry rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punch designed specifically for .380 pistols? Yes, the skived jacket is engineered to expand consistently even at the lower velocities typical of compact .380 ACP pistols.

What does the skived jacket do? It is pre-cut into petals so the bullet peels open reliably on impact instead of depending on velocity alone for expansion.

Why nickel-plated brass? It resists corrosion and feeds smoothly, an important trait for a round carried daily in a defensive pistol.

Buy Federal Punch .380 ACP Defense Ammo

Compact .380 pistols deserve a defensive load engineered for their shorter barrels rather than a downsized 9mm round, and Punch fills that need directly. Load a magazine for daily carry and keep a box on hand for practice sessions at the range. Shop more Federal Ammunition and handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, shipped fast to your door.