25 ACP – 45 gr Solid – Federal Personal Defense Punch (PD25P1) – 200 Rounds

Small 25 ACP pistols are still carried as backup and deep concealment guns, and Federal designed its Punch load to give them the best possible penetration. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch 25 Auto 45 grain solid bullet ammo, MPN PD25P1, sold as a 200 round case.

Federal rates this load at 825 fps with 68 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Because the 25 ACP is too slow to expand a hollow point reliably, Federal uses a 45 grain non-expanding solid bullet in this cartridge. It is intended to penetrate rather than expand, which is the more realistic goal for a cartridge this small. A solid bullet also gives a consistent nose profile for feeding in small pistols. Expect very light recoil, which makes accurate practice easy even in tiny frames.

This ammunition fits pistols chambered in 25 ACP, also called 25 Auto or 6.35mm Browning, including the Beretta 950 Jetfire and 21A Bobcat, Baby Browning, Colt Junior, Raven MP-25, Phoenix Arms HP25, and North American Arms Guardian 25. A common question is whether the 25 ACP is adequate for self defense. It is a low-powered cartridge best suited to backup and deep concealment roles where nothing larger can be carried, and shot placement is essential. Another common question is whether older 25 ACP pistols feed this load reliably. Most do, but older pistols can be picky, so test several magazines before carrying.

Federal PD25P1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot. That supply lets you confirm reliability in your pistol, practice regularly, and keep fresh carry ammunition on hand. Twenty round boxes are easy to store with a small backup pistol.