Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense ammunition in 9mm Luger (part no. SB9XA) loads a lightweight 100-grain solid copper hollow point at 1,312 feet per second. Sellier & Bellot machines the XRG bullet from a single piece of copper rather than a jacketed lead core, a lead-free construction built to expand consistently and hold together through barrier penetration. The lighter-for-caliber bullet weight drives higher velocity than a standard 115- or 124-grain 9mm defensive load, adding expansion margin at typical defensive distances. For carriers who want a lead-free defensive option in 9mm, this handgun ammunition is built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm Luger, the most common defensive and carry chambering today.
• The bullet weighs 100 grains, lighter for caliber, trading mass for higher velocity.
• The bullet type is solid copper hollow point, a lead-free defensive construction.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 1,312 feet per second, brisk for a lightweight 9mm defensive bullet.
• 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 $0.57 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 100-grain unusually light for 9mm? Yes, standard 9mm defensive loads typically run 115 to 147 grains; XRG’s lighter 100-grain copper bullet trades mass for higher velocity to help ensure expansion.

Buy Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense 9mm

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.