380 Auto – 85 gr Punch JHP – Federal (PD380P1) – 200 Rounds

Federal Punch was designed to give everyday carriers dependable defensive performance at a more approachable price, and it is especially well suited to small 380 pistols. This listing is Federal Punch 380 Auto 85 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN PD380P1, sold as 200 rounds.

Federal rates this load at 1,000 fps with 189 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Punch bullet is designed specifically for personal defense, with a nickel-plated case and a skived hollow point that is tuned to expand and penetrate from the short barrels typical of pocket pistols. A 380 has less energy to work with than a 9mm, so bullet design matters, and Federal built Punch around the balance of expansion and penetration that defensive shooters look for. The lighter 85 grain bullet also helps keep recoil manageable in very small pistols.

This ammunition fits pistols chambered in 380 ACP, also called 380 Auto or 9mm Kurz, including the Ruger LCP, LCP II, and LCP Max, Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 and M&P 380 Shield EZ, Glock 42, SIG P238 and P365-380, Kimber Micro 380, Springfield 911, Walther PK380, and Beretta 80X Cheetah. A common question is how many rounds of a carry load to test. Many instructors suggest at least 100 rounds of your carry hollow point through your own pistol to confirm reliable feeding. Another common question is whether 380 Punch is safe in older pistols. It is standard pressure 380 Auto ammunition.

Federal PD380P1 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA. It is non-corrosive and uses boxer-primed, nickel-plated brass. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds, enough to test your pistol, practice with your actual carry load, and keep spare magazines filled. Rotating carry ammunition every 6 to 12 months and shooting the older rounds at the range is a good habit.