22 LR – 29 Gr FN – Federal (PD22L1) – 200 Rounds

Carry a 22 LR pistol or revolver for self-defense? Pick up this 200 round case of Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch PD22L1 22 LR 29 grain flat nose ammo, one of the few rimfire loads engineered specifically for personal protection.

Most 22 LR ammunition is built for plinking or small game, and it tends to under-penetrate or deflect when it matters most. Federal designed Punch to solve that. Its 29 grain bullet has a nickel-plated lead core with a flat nose. Rather than trying to expand, which small rimfire bullets do inconsistently, the Punch bullet is built to penetrate deeply and consistently through heavy clothing. Federal engineered it to reach 12 inches or more of penetration in ballistic gel from short-barreled handguns, a common benchmark for defensive ammunition. The nickel plating also helps it feed smoothly and resist fouling. Federal rates this load at 1,080 fps and 75 ft-lbs of muzzle energy.

The 22 LR is not a powerful defensive cartridge, but for shooters with limited hand strength, recoil sensitivity, or arthritis, a 22 pistol they can shoot well is often a better choice than a larger caliber they can’t control. Punch works in compact 22 handguns like the Ruger LCP II 22, Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact, Taurus TX22, Beretta 21A, Ruger LCR 22, and North American Arms mini revolvers. Rimfire ammunition can occasionally misfire, so practice clearing drills and choose a firearm you’ve proven reliable with this load. Since you should practice with the same ammo you carry, a 200 round case lets you confirm reliability in your gun and still keep plenty for carry.

This American-made Federal ammo is new production, nickel-plated brass-cased, rimfire-primed, and non-corrosive. Rimfire cases are not reloadable. Each box holds 50 rounds, and four boxes make up this 200 round case. Rotate your carry ammo regularly.