This is a high-performance standard pressure 40 S&W loading, which means it is safe to fire in all 40 S&W chambered firearms that are in normal operating condition.
The lightweight 125gr. all-copper Barnes bullet mushrooms readily, yet penetrates as deeply as a typical 165gr. JHP-style bullet. It delivers low recoil and fast velocities, aiding in quick and accurate follow-up shots. Expect approximately 12 to 13 inches of penetration in living flesh and bone.
This load uses flash suppressed powder, providing a critical advantage in low-light conditions—where most defensive shootings in the U.S. occur. Avoiding blinding muzzle flash during a life-threatening encounter can make all the difference.
Accuracy, feeding, and function were flawless in every test pistol.
We always use real-world firearms to generate our published velocities. Unlike the misleading industry practice of using extra-long laboratory barrels, our data reflects what shooters can expect in actual conditions.
Real-world velocities from standard pistols:
- 1,420 fps — Caspian 1911, 5-inch barrel
- 1,302 fps — Taurus PT100, 4.7-inch barrel
- 1,300 fps — Glock Model 23, 4-inch barrel
- 1,303 fps — Kahr PM40, 3-inch barrel
