The Federal Personal Defense Punch .40 S&W 165 gr JHP is a centerfire defensive handgun load built around a jacketed hollow point bullet intended to balance penetration and expansion in common self-defense scenarios. It uses brass-cased construction and a sealed primer to support reliable ignition and feeding in .40 S&W pistols.
Key Features
Jacketed hollow point bullet: Hollow point design is intended to deliver controlled expansion while maintaining practical penetration for defensive use.
Sealed primer: Primer seal is intended to help reduce moisture intrusion and support dependable ignition.
Brass case: Brass-cased construction supports reliable extraction and is typically compatible with standard reloading practices.
Balanced defensive loading: Designed to provide consistent performance across common handgun platforms and typical intermediate barriers.
Specifications
Model number: PD40P1
Cartridge: .40 S&W
Bullet weight: 165 gr
Bullet style: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Muzzle velocity: 1,130 fps
Test barrel length: 4 in
Muzzle energy: 468 ft-lb
Velocity at distance: 1,078 fps (25 yd), 1,035 fps (50 yd), 999 fps (75 yd), 967 fps (100 yd)
Energy at distance: 426 ft-lb (25 yd), 392 ft-lb (50 yd), 365 ft-lb (75 yd), 342 ft-lb (100 yd)
Trajectory reference: 0.9 in sight height with a 25 yd zero; -1.0 in (50 yd), -4.0 in (75 yd), -9.1 in (100 yd)
Intended use: Self-defense
Competing Items
Speer Gold Dot .40 S&W 180 gr GDHP: Bonded-duty JHP alternative in a closely related caliber class.
Federal Premium HST .40 S&W 180 gr JHP: Premium defensive JHP option with strong mainstream adoption.
Hornady Critical Duty .40 S&W 175 gr FlexLock: Barrier-aware defensive load with a mechanically locked bullet design.
Winchester Defender .40 S&W JHP: Mainstream defensive JHP option in the same caliber.
Remington HTP .40 S&W JHP: Defensive-oriented JHP alternative in common .40 S&W weights.
The Federal Personal Defense Punch .40 S&W 165 gr JHP is designed as a practical defensive load that pairs a 165-grain jacketed hollow point with brass-cased construction and a sealed primer for reliable function. Its published velocity, energy, and downrange figures provide a clear baseline for what to expect, with real-world results varying by firearm and barrel length.
