The Winchester S357SPDB Defender delivers maximum stopping power for law enforcement and personal protection applications. This 357 SIG ammunition features bonded jacket hollow point construction that ensures reliable expansion and weight retention upon impact.
What Makes This Different
The bonded jacket design prevents core-jacket separation during expansion, maintaining bullet integrity through barriers like heavy clothing, wallboard, and auto glass. Standard hollow point rounds often fragment or fail to expand consistently, while the Defender's bonded construction maintains 95% weight retention. This translates to deeper penetration with controlled expansion, meeting FBI protocol standards for duty ammunition.
Key Features
- 125-grain bonded jacket hollow point for maximum expansion and weight retention
- 357 SIG caliber delivers superior velocity and energy transfer
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and ensure smooth feeding
- Low-flash powder reduces muzzle signature in low-light situations
- Consistent velocities averaging 1,350 fps from 4-inch barrels
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
- Compatible with all 357 SIG chambered firearms
Field testing demonstrates reliable feeding in SIG P229, Glock 31/32, and other popular 357 SIG platforms. The cartridge performs consistently in temperatures from -20°F to 140°F, making it suitable for year-round duty carry. Expansion diameter averages 0.60 inches through standard FBI test media, while maintaining 12-16 inches of penetration depth.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 357 SIG
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded Jacket Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,350 fps (4-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 506 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive boxer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
- UPC: 020892218840
This ammunition meets SAAMI specifications and undergoes rigorous quality control testing. Professional agencies and armed citizens rely on Winchester Defender for situations where failure is not an option.