The Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense .40 S&W 130-grain solid copper hollow point (Sellier & Bellot part no. SB40XA) is a 25-round box of handgun ammunition built around a solid copper bullet that the maker says holds near 100% weight retention regardless of the barriers encountered. The .40 S&W loading uses a 130-grain bullet. Sellier & Bellot pairs the light-for-caliber bullet with high velocity and low perceived recoil, aimed at today’s compact personal defense handguns. The maker rates this load at 1,247 fps at the muzzle from a 6-inch test barrel. The same XRG Defense design has been used by European law enforcement units, according to the maker.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, the designation Sellier & Bellot prints for this load, so match it to the marking on your barrel.
• Bullet weight is 130 grains, a light-for-caliber weight that keeps recoil modest.
• The bullet is the XRG-D solid copper hollow point, built for near 100% weight retention through barriers.
• Muzzle velocity is 1,247 fps from a 6-inch test barrel, the test condition the maker used.
• Muzzle energy is 449 ft-lb, the figure Sellier & Bellot publishes for the same test.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 999 fps, showing how much speed the bullet keeps downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 288 ft-lb, published by the maker for the same test barrel.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.130, the figure to enter in a ballistic calculator.
• Cartridge length is 1.134 inches, which is useful when checking magazine fit.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, which is the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XRG Defense bullet made of? It is a solid copper hollow point. Sellier & Bellot says the solid copper construction gives near 100% weight retention regardless of the barriers encountered.

What chambering is this load for? It is loaded in .40 S&W. Check the caliber marking on your barrel and use only ammunition that matches it.

Is this a light-recoil load? Sellier & Bellot describes the XRG Defense line as light-for-caliber bullet weights with low perceived recoil, high velocity and reliable expansion. This load uses a 130-grain bullet at 1,247 fps.

Buy the Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense .40 S&W 130gr Solid Copper HP

Pick up a box of .40 S&W XRG Defense when you want a copper hollow point that keeps its weight through barriers. Order it with the rest of our handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your door.