Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown .40 S&W 165-grain JHP ammunition (Sig part no. E40SW1-20) is engineered for concealed carry pistols that need consistent expansion without punishing recoil. Sig Sauer built the V-Crown jacketed hollow point specifically for optimal performance out of short-barrel defensive handguns. The bullet is rated for 1,090 feet per second at the muzzle with 435 foot-pounds of energy, giving reliable expansion even at velocities reduced by a compact barrel. Loaded in nickel-plated brass, this is a carry-focused .40 S&W load for shooters who want dependable terminal performance from a subcompact platform.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 Smith & Wesson, a proven defensive cartridge balancing capacity and stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, tuned for reliable expansion from shorter defensive barrels.
• The bullet is Sig’s V-Crown jacketed hollow point, engineered for reduced recoil and consistent expansion.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1,090 feet per second, with muzzle energy of 435 foot-pounds.
• The box measures about 3.1 inches in packaging length, sized for compact carry-ammo storage.
• Cases are nickel-plated brass, resisting corrosion during extended carry.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, packaged 10 boxes to a case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V-Crown built for short-barrel pistols? Yes, it is specifically engineered for reduced recoil and reliable expansion out of short-barrel concealed carry pistols.

What is the muzzle energy of this load? Federal-rated at 435 foot-pounds at 1,090 feet per second from the muzzle.

Why nickel-plated brass for a carry round? It resists corrosion and tarnish better than plain brass, important for ammunition carried daily.

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