PMC Bronze 40 S&W 165 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Personal Defense Ammunition (MPN: 40B)
Product Description
Selecting a reliable defensive handgun load can force marksmen to navigate an unfortunate compromise between hyper-expensive boutique ammunition and raw target rounds that overpenetrate soft targets without expanding. PMC solves this exact problem with their Bronze Line 40 S&W 165-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP). Sourced from Poongsan Corporation's elite, vertically integrated manufacturing plants, this high-performance cartridge delivers an incredibly robust defensive option at a highly realistic price point, enabling tactical shooters, security teams, and civilian protectors to train extensively with the exact same ballistic profiles they carry for defense.
At the center of this cartridge is an aggressively profiled 165-grain Jacketed Hollow Point projectile. PMC balances the load by matching a lighter, faster 165-grain mass with a deep, uniform nose cavity to ensure massive kinetic transfer and broad, mechanical expansion upon target contact. To completely eliminate slide-travel resistance and prevent feed-ramp jams, the copper-zinc alloy jacket is drawn flawlessly over a dense lead core. Every cartridge features clean-burning, low-residue propellants and non-corrosive, highly sensitive Boxer primers seated inside heavy-walled virgin brass cases that provide smooth extraction metrics and excellent structural integrity for multiple custom reloading bench cycles.
On the range and out in the field, this hard-hitting .40 Smith & Wesson load performs with the snappy, flat-shooting authority required to master rapid follow-up shots. Leaving the barrel at an optimal velocity of 1,040 FPS with 396 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, it produces a faster slide velocity and slightly less muzzle flip than heavier 180-grain options. This balanced velocity gives operators an excellent defensive trajectory path that aligns perfectly with standard factory defensive zeros. Delivered in a sturdy 50-round box layout, it stands out as an exceptionally reliable cornerstone asset for real-world duty qualification, low-light training drills, or home-defense staging.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance: Handgun ammunition procurement regulations strictly apply. All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and assume full legal responsibility for adhering to local, state, and federal laws. Due to standard freight transport constraints, ammunition cannot be delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. Deliveries destined for California and New York must ship to an authorized FFL dealer or registered ammunition vendor. Residents of Illinois must supply a valid FOID card alongside a matching state ID prior to shipping, and localized regional bans prohibit delivery to specific jurisdictions inside Illinois (including Chicago), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Armorer Tip: The 165-grain JHP delivers a slightly higher velocity profile than standard 180-grain variants; ensure your handgun's extractor hook is clear of carbon accumulation to guarantee positive case-mouth grip and flawless ejection timing under intense rapid fire strings.
Key Features
- **Lightweight, High-Velocity 165gr Mass:** Engineered to travel faster downrange, producing quick expansion and a flatter trajectory path than traditional 180-grain alternatives.
- **Deep-Cavity Jacketed Hollow Point:** Precision-drawn copper jacket maximizes aerodynamic flight and guarantees uniform mushrooming upon soft target impact.
- **Vertically Integrated Quality:** Every component—from the virgin brass shell casing to the primer compound—is manufactured entirely in-house by PMC for absolute uniformity.
- **Premium Boxer-Primed Brass:** Encased in elite, non-corrosive brass shell cases with consistent wall thickness, making them highly prized for precision reloading.
- **Balanced Defensive Value:** Priced aggressively to facilitate high-volume range diagnostics and duty staging with the exact same ammunition.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** PMC Ammunition (Precision Made Cartridges)
- **Product Line:** PMC Bronze
- **Caliber:** .40 S&W (Smith & Wesson)
- **Bullet Weight:** 165 Grain
- **Bullet Type:** Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 1,040 FPS
- **Muzzle Energy:** 396 ft-lbs
- **Casing Material:** Brass
- **Primer Type:** Small Pistol, Boxer (Reloadable, Non-Corrosive)
- **MPN:** 40B
- **UPC:** 741569050463
- **Box Quantity:** 50 Rounds
