Winchester Defender PDX1 .357 Magnum 125gr Bonded HP
Winchester's Defender PDX1 ammunition delivers FBI-protocol terminal performance with a bonded jacket that expands 1.5x and penetrates reliably. The notched hollow point segments uniformly for consistent stopping power in personal defense situations.
Winchester Defender PDX1 Handgun Ammunition
Winchester engineered this .357 Magnum load to meet the demanding standards of FBI ballistic testing protocols. When personal defense matters, this ammunition delivers the performance you need.
Key Features
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded Jacket Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,325 feet per second
- Expansion: Approximately 1.5x original diameter
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box
Design and Performance
The PDX1 Defender uses Winchester's proprietary bonding process, which welds the jacket directly to the lead core. This construction prevents jacket-core separation and ensures reliable penetration through intermediate barriers.
The notched jacket is engineered to expand into six uniform segments upon impact. This controlled expansion provides consistent tactical performance across a range of shooting scenarios and target media.
Why This Matters
In a defensive situation, ammunition performance is non-negotiable. Winchester's commitment to FBI test protocol compliance means this ammunition has been validated against rigorous standards for penetration depth, expansion consistency, and barrier performance. The bonded construction and segmenting design work together to deliver maximum stopping power when it counts most.
Features
- maximum stopping power for the ultimate performance in personal defense. the innovative and proprietary winchester bonding process welds the jacket to the lead core for improved penetration
- notched jacket, which is preprogrammed to expand into six uniform segments for consistent tactical performance
- 357 magnum
- 1,325 feet per second
- 125 grain bonded jacketed hollow point
- 20 rounds per box
- 125 grain
- bonded jacketed hollow point
