Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense ammunition in .40 S&W (part no. SB40XA) loads a 130-grain solid copper hollow point, a lead-free defensive bullet from one of Europe’s longest-established ammunition makers. Sellier & Bellot machines the XRG bullet from a single piece of copper rather than a jacketed lead core, a construction built to expand consistently while holding together through barrier penetration. The lighter-for-caliber 130-grain weight drives higher velocity than a traditional .40 S&W defensive bullet, adding expansion margin. For carriers who want a lead-free defensive option in .40 S&W, this handgun ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .40 S&W, a proven defensive chambering with a long duty and carry track record.
• The bullet weighs 130 grains, lighter for caliber, trading mass for higher velocity.
• The bullet type is solid copper hollow point, a lead-free defensive construction.
• Construction is monolithic copper rather than a jacketed lead core, aiding weight retention.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and consistent feeding.
• Sellier & Bellot markets this under its XRG Defense line, built specifically for personal protection.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a dedicated carry supply.
• Cost runs about $0.69 per round, competitive pricing for a lead-free defensive load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a lead-free defensive bullet like XRG? A solid copper build avoids the lead exposure of a traditional jacketed bullet and is engineered to hold together for consistent expansion and penetration after passing through clothing or other barriers.

Is 130-grain unusually light for .40 S&W? Yes, standard .40 S&W defensive loads typically run 165 to 180 grains; XRG’s lighter 130-grain copper bullet trades mass for higher velocity to help ensure expansion.

Buy Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense .40 S&W

A lead-free defensive round should not mean compromised terminal performance, and XRG Defense is engineered specifically to avoid that trade-off. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.