Federal Premium Punch 380 ACP 85 Grain JHP – Purpose-Built for Everyday Carry
Federal Premium Punch 380 ACP 85 Grain JHP – Purpose-Built for Everyday Carry
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Federal Premium Punch 380 ACP 85 Grain JHP – Purpose-Built for Everyday Carry
When you carry a .380 ACP pistol for personal protection, you need ammunition that performs beyond its size. Federal Premium Punch 380 ACP 85 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point is engineered to deliver solid penetration and reliable expansion from compact handguns. This isn’t your average .380 ammo—Punch offers performance you can count on when it matters most.
Compact Power, Optimized for Defense
Federal designed Punch to meet the needs of concealed carriers and everyday defenders who rely on .380 ACP pistols. While some small-caliber loads struggle to meet FBI standards, Punch 85 Grain JHP delivers the penetration and energy needed for real-world self-defense—especially from short-barreled handguns.
This load features a carefully designed jacketed hollow point bullet and specially selected powders that balance expansion, penetration, and recoil for defensive scenarios.
Key Specifications:
Caliber: .380 ACP
Bullet Weight: 85 grains
Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Muzzle Velocity: Approx. 1,000 fps
Muzzle Energy: Approx. 189 ft-lbs
Case Type: Nickel-plated brass (corrosion-resistant, reloadable)
Primer Type: Boxer, non-corrosive
Use Case: Self-defense, concealed carry
Rounds per Box: 20
Why Choose Federal Punch 380 ACP?
✅ Optimized for Short Barrels: Designed for maximum effectiveness from compact, everyday carry pistols.
✅ Balanced Performance: Offers the ideal combination of expansion and penetration for personal defense.
✅ Nickel-Plated Brass Cases: Enhance reliability and prevent corrosion—especially useful for carry ammo.
✅ Smooth Feeding & Extraction: Engineered for consistency in all types of .380 semi-automatic firearms.
✅ Made in the USA: Premium components, manufactured to exacting standards in Anoka, MN.
Real-World Defense with Punch
Federal’s Punch line isn’t about overengineering—it’s about effective, purpose-driven performance. In ballistic gel tests, the Punch .380 ACP round achieves meaningful expansion and penetration that rivals larger calibers. That makes it one of the top choices for those carrying small-frame pistols for discreet protection.
Perfect for:
Concealed carriers using .380 ACP handguns like the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, or SIG Sauer P238
Shooters who want low recoil but still demand performance
Individuals who prioritize reliability and expansion in defensive ammo
Conclusion
Don’t let the .380 ACP’s small size fool you. With Federal Premium Punch 85 Grain JHP, you’re getting a purpose-built defensive round that punches above its weight class. Backed by Federal’s reputation and innovative engineering, this round offers dependable performance for everyday protection.
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