Specialty Cartridge Elite Defense 10mm Auto ammunition (brand part no. 10MM180T/D) is purpose-built self-defense ammunition for shooters who carry a 10mm pistol and want a proven hollow point behind it. Specialty Cartridge loads this round with a 180 grain jacketed hollow point at roughly 1175 fps, a velocity chosen to balance expansion with manageable recoil in the hard-hitting 10mm cartridge. It is loaded specifically for self-defense use, not target practice, with a hollow point cavity designed to expand reliably on impact. The 20-round box is a practical size for loading up a carry gun and keeping a few reloads on hand.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 10mm Auto, a hard-hitting semi-auto cartridge favored for its power and versatility.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a common defensive weight for the 10mm cartridge.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point (JHP), designed to expand reliably on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1175 fps, balancing expansion performance with manageable recoil.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load a carry gun with spare magazines to practice.
• Cost works out to about $0.96 per round, in line with pricing for premium defensive 10mm ammunition.
• It is built specifically as a self-defense load, not a target or practice round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this round designed to expand? Yes, it is a jacketed hollow point loaded specifically for self-defense, designed to expand reliably on impact.

Is this suited to target practice? It is built and priced as a defensive round rather than a practice load; many shooters pair it with a cheaper FMJ load for high-volume range sessions.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of the same 180 grain JHP loading.

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