Federal Punch Personal Defense PD44SP1 is defensive handgun ammunition loaded with a 180‑grain Jacketed Hollow Point bullet engineered for controlled expansion and reliable penetration in short-barrel revolvers. The design emphasizes consistent ignition and feeding for defensive use while maintaining clean, repeatable performance. Intended for home-defense applications, this load balances terminal performance with dependable function in compatible firearms.
Packaging: Sold per box of 20 rounds. Cases are fulfilled by ordering the required number of boxes; this product lists 10 boxes per case for a full case quantity.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is chambered in .44 S&W Special for revolvers designed for that caliber.
- The projectile weight is 180 gr for the advertised ballistic performance.
- The bullet design is a Jacketed Hollow Point (Punch JHP) intended for controlled expansion.
- The listed muzzle velocity is 815 fps as provided by the manufacturer.
- The listed muzzle energy is 265 ft lbs as provided by the manufacturer.
- Each retail package contains 20 rounds per box.
- A case is composed of 10 boxes to achieve the bulk quantity.
- The cartridge cases are finished in Nickel-Plated Brass for corrosion resistance and ease of extraction.
- The stated application for this load is Home Defense per the manufacturer.
Federal Punch PD44SP1 combines a skived jacket and soft lead core with quality brass and primer sealing to deliver consistent ignition, reliable feeding, and predictable terminal behavior in compatible revolvers. Its balance of construction and performance makes it a practical choice for shooters seeking a purpose-built defensive handgun load in .44 S&W Special.
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