The Winchester Defender S9MMPDB1 delivers consistent terminal performance through its bonded jacket hollow point design, engineered specifically for personal protection applications. This 147-grain subsonic load combines controlled expansion with deep penetration across barrier materials.
What Makes This Different
The bonded jacket construction prevents core separation during expansion, maintaining bullet integrity through intermediate barriers like drywall, plywood, and heavy clothing. Unlike standard jacketed hollow points that can fragment or fail to expand consistently, the Defender's bonded design ensures reliable performance. The 147-grain weight provides subsonic velocity from most barrel lengths, reducing muzzle flash and blast in low-light situations.
Key Features
- Bonded jacket hollow point prevents core separation during expansion
- 147-grain subsonic weight reduces muzzle flash and sound signature
- Optimized for 4-inch barrel lengths common in duty pistols
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
- Low-flash powder formula maintains night vision capability
- Consistent 950 fps muzzle velocity from test barrel
- Packaged in 20-round boxes with protective foam inserts
Field testing demonstrates reliable expansion to approximately 0.65 inches while retaining 95% of original bullet weight. The subsonic velocity profile functions reliably in suppressed applications without cycling issues in most modern pistols. Law enforcement agencies have documented consistent performance through automotive glass, interior walls, and seasonal clothing barriers.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (+P rated chambers)
- Bullet Weight: 147 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded Jacket Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 950 fps (4-inch test barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 294 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: United States
The Defender series represents Winchester's commitment to reliable personal protection ammunition backed by decades of ballistic research. This load meets FBI protocol standards for penetration depth while maintaining expansion characteristics across temperature extremes.