Sig Sauer Elite Defense .40 S&W 165 gr JHP Ammo - 20 Rounds

Sig Sauer Elite Defense .40 S&W ammunition delivers reliable stopping power for personal protection. This 165-grain jacketed hollow point load combines proven terminal performance with the confidence of a major manufacturer's quality control. Whether you carry a .40 for duty, sport, or self-defense, Elite Defense rounds are engineered to perform consistently across the range of real-world distances and velocities you're likely to encounter.

The V-Crown bullet design is the backbone here. Sig Sauer engineered a stacked hollow point cavity—a main cavity with a secondary cavity behind it—to generate controlled, uniform expansion that doesn't rely on hitting a narrow velocity window. The V-shaped jacket includes skives and scores that work with that geometry to open reliably without over-expansion or fragmentation. That means more consistent performance round-to-round, whether you're testing at close range or distance.

Structural integrity matters in a defensive round, and Sig addressed it with a toothed cannelure halfway up the bullet shank. This feature locks the jacket and core together more effectively, resisting separation during expansion and ensuring maximum weight retention for deeper, more consistent penetration. The result is a bullet that holds together and performs as designed, not one that sheds pieces and loses energy unpredictably.

Each box contains 20 rounds loaded in DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A brass cases. This ammunition is appropriate for practice, qualification, and carry use—a straightforward, no-frills defensive load from a brand with decades of law enforcement and military credibility behind it.

Key Features

• V-Crown stacked hollow point design for controlled, uniform expansion across effective distances
• Toothed cannelure locks jacket to core for exceptional weight retention and structural integrity
• V-shaped jacket with skives and scores engineered for consistent terminal performance
• DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A brass cases
• 20 rounds per box

Specifications

Caliber	.40 S&W
Bullet Weight	165 grains
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Rounds per Box	20
Case Material	Brass (DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A)

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the V-Crown design different from other hollow points?

The V-Crown features a stacked hollow point cavity—a secondary cavity behind the main one—paired with V-shaped jacket geometry, skives, and scores. This combination produces controlled, uniform expansion across a wide range of distances and velocities, reducing the risk of unreliable performance if velocity is higher or lower than expected.

Will the bullet stay together during expansion?

Yes. The toothed cannelure located halfway up the bullet shank locks the jacket and core together more effectively than conventional designs, ensuring maximum weight retention during expansion and preventing premature jacket/core separation.

Is this ammo suitable for defensive carry?

Sig Sauer designed Elite Defense ammunition specifically for personal protection use. The combination of controlled expansion, weight retention, and structural integrity makes it appropriate for carry use in .40 S&W platforms.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds.