Federal Personal Defense Punch Ammunition 45 ACP 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point 20RD

Federal Personal Defense Punch 45 ACP ammunition pairs proven defensive engineering with the stopping power shooters expect from a full-size handgun round. This 230-grain jacketed hollow-point load is purpose-built for personal protection, drawing on Federal's decades of experience designing reliable duty and defensive loads for law enforcement and civilian carriers alike. Each box contains 20 rounds loaded with nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers—details that matter when your self-defense ammo needs to feed flawlessly and fire reliably every single time.

The Punch round uses a skived jacket and soft lead core designed to deliver both controlled expansion and adequate penetration through common barriers. That balance is crucial: you want the bullet to open up and transfer energy, but not so aggressively that it over-expands and loses the penetration needed for consistent performance. Federal engineered this load to outperform comparably priced competitor rounds, giving you legitimate defensive capability without breaking the bank on practice and carry ammo.

If you're carrying a 1911, a modern polymer-frame 45, or any other .45 ACP platform, Federal Punch offers a straightforward, no-nonsense defensive choice. The nickel-plated brass not only looks sharp in the magazine—it's more corrosion-resistant than standard brass, a small but real advantage if your carry ammo sits loaded for months at a time. This is ammo built to protect, built to shoot, and built by a manufacturer whose name means something in the defensive-shooting world.

Key Features

• 230-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet optimized for expansion and penetration
• Skived jacket and soft lead core for balanced terminal performance
• Nickel-plated brass cases for corrosion resistance and reliable feeding
• Sealed primers for dependable ignition in defensive scenarios
• 20 rounds per box—standard personal-defense package size

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the muzzle velocity of Federal Punch 45 ACP?

Federal rates this load at 890 feet per second from a 5-inch test barrel, a velocity typical of quality 45 ACP defensive ammunition and appropriate for the cartridge's design parameters.

Will Federal Punch 45 ACP feed reliably in my 1911 or modern polymer-frame 45?

Yes. Federal engineered this round with nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers specifically for reliable feeding and ignition across the widest range of .45 ACP firearms, including traditional 1911s and modern carry pistols.

Is this ammo suitable for both carry and range practice?

Federal Punch is designed and intended for personal defense use. While the 20-round box is a standard size for evaluation and familiarization, this is premium defensive ammunition—most shooters reserve it for carry duty and use more economical rounds for routine practice.

What's included in each box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of Federal Personal Defense Punch 45 ACP ammunition loaded with 230-grain jacketed hollow-point bullets and nickel-plated brass cases.