SKU: DBT40SW135CT
UPC: 13964493603
DoubleTap Ammunition's .40 S&W 135 grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) cartridges represent precision-engineered ammunition designed for defensive and duty applications. This load combines a lightweight 135-grain projectile with JHP construction, delivering controlled expansion and consistent performance across typical defensive engagement distances. DoubleTap's manufacturing philosophy emphasizes quality control and precision craftsmanship—every round undergoes inspection before leaving the facility, ensuring reliability that operators and law enforcement professionals depend on in critical situations.
The 135-grain JHP configuration offers distinct ballistic characteristics within the .40 S&W platform. This lighter bullet weight generates higher velocity than standard 165-180 grain loads, reducing bullet drop and wind drift at extended ranges while maintaining sufficient mass for reliable expansion. The jacketed hollow point design initiates rapid expansion on impact, improving stopping effectiveness while minimizing over-penetration risk in defensive scenarios where backdrop considerations matter. Offered in bulk format (20 rounds per box, 1,000 rounds total per case), this ammunition suits both high-volume training and duty stockpiling.
This load serves law enforcement agencies, defensive shooters, and serious range enthusiasts who prioritize consistent performance from factory ammunition. The lighter-recoiling 135-grain load reduces felt recoil compared to heavier .40 S&W offerings, improving shot placement during rapid-fire strings and training drills. Shooters familiar with .40 S&W platforms—Glock, S&W M&P, HK USP, and similar duty pistols—will find reliable feeding and consistent groups without modification. The case quantity supports both individual shooters building a dedicated training or duty supply and departments standardizing on DoubleTap's reputation for accuracy and reliability.
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