Federal Syntech Defense 9mm 138gr SJHP 20rd Box

The Federal Syntech Defense 9mm Luger is a defensive handgun load featuring a segmented jacketed hollow point (SJHP) bullet and a polymer-encapsulated jacket designed to reduce bore fouling. It ships in brass cases with Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer and is packaged 20 rounds per box. Manufacturer-provided ballistics list a muzzle velocity of 1050 fps and a bullet weight of 138 grains.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 9mm.
• The bullet weight is 138 gr.
• The bullet design is a Segmented Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP).
• The ammunition is packaged 20 rounds per box.
• The product uses brass cartridge cases.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1050 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 338 ft lbs.
• The primer type is Federal's Catalyst lead-free primer.
• The model/style is Syntech Defense.
• The stated application is Home Defense.

Syntech Defense loads pair a polymer-encapsulated bullet with clean-burning propellants and a lead-free primer to reduce copper and lead fouling, lower perceived recoil, and reduce cleaning frequency. The segmented hollow-point design is described by the manufacturer as separating into segments on impact with a deep-penetrating core, producing multiple wound channels and reported penetration in ballistics gel in the 12–18 inch range. This load is intended for defensive use where controlled expansion and reliable ignition are priorities.