Featuring a deep-penetrating bullet that
Federal says makes the popular rimfire cartridge a viable self-defense option, the company s new .22 LR Punch Personal Defense has hit the market. Part of a 2021 expansion to Federal s ammo line, the rimfire Punch uses a 29-grain nickel-plated lead-core bullet, pushed at maximum velocities (1,070 fps through 2-inch barrel handguns) for the deepest penetration when coupled with short-barrel handguns. A nickel-plated case helps ease extraction while providing corrosion resistance. Further, Federal says the rounds have been rigorously function tested to ensure reliability. (Photo: Federal) “Self-defense isn’t one size fits all. So, whether shooters want to carry a 22 LR handgun as a backup gun, do not feel comfortable with centerfire pistols, or simply want to get more versatility from a rimfire handgun,” said Federal’s Rimfire Product Manager, Dan Compton, “Punch makes the 22 LR cartridge a viable defensive choice
In addition to working overtime to meet historic demands,
Federal plans to introduce several new pistol and revolver cartridge options in 2021. In all, at least nine new loads in the Minnesota-based company s Hydra-Shok Deep, Punch, Swift A-Frame, and Syntech Range lines are set to be produced and distributed this year. Hydra-Shok Deep Federal is adding .380 ACP and .38 Special+P loads to the Hydra-Shok Deep series for 2021 (Photo Federal) Designed to bring new potential to popular smaller cartridges, Federal s Hydra-Shok Deep runs a center post and compact core that consistently penetrates beyond the FBI s recommended 12-inch minimum in ballistic gel. New offerings to this line will include a 99-grain .380 Auto and 130-grain .38 Special+P. The loads join .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 9mm Luger in Federal s catalog when it comes to Hydra-Shok Deep.