FBI Contract Awarded to Winchester

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has completed an extensive evaluation process and Winchester has been chosen as its primary source for .40 S&W pistol ammunition.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has completed an extensive evaluation process and Winchester has been chosen as its primary source for .40 S&W pistol ammunition. This includes a bonded jacketed hollow point (JHP) service cartridge as well as full metal jacket (FMJ) and frangible training loads.

The 180-grain bonded jacketed hollow point (JHP) cartridge selected by the FBI is designed with patented technology that utilizes a reverse-jacketed, bonded bullet that can penetrate a wide variety of intermediate barriers while maintaining very consistent target penetration and reliable expansion. The nickel-plated cartridge prevents corrosion and ensures smooth feeding and extraction. Flash suppressed powder is used in this cartridge to maintain an agent’s night vision and meet the FBI’s stringent darkened range evaluation.

"The FBI uses one of the most rigorous ammunition tests ever developed and we are very proud that Winchester has been identified as having the best product performance," said Matt Campbell, vice president of marketing and sales for Winchester.

For more information, visit https://winchester.com/.

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