Hornady Subsonic .40 S&W 180gr XTP Handgun Ammo

Hornady Subsonic .40 S&W Handgun Ammunition

Hornady Subsonic ammunition represents a thoughtful engineering solution for shooters who rely on suppressed handguns. This load pairs a 180-grain XTP bullet with a subsonic velocity of 950 feet per second—a ballistic profile specifically designed to function reliably in firearms equipped with sound suppressors.

Bullet Design and Performance

The XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullet has earned its reputation through decades of real-world use. Hornady's Subsonic variant incorporates several design features that work together:

• Gilding metal jacket with long grooves that promote controlled expansion at lower velocities
• Patented Flex Tip insert positioned within the hollowpoint cavity to ensure reliable mushrooming even at subsonic speeds
• Flat bullet profile that contributes to predictable flight characteristics and accuracy

Why Subsonic Matters

When a bullet travels below the speed of sound (approximately 1,125 feet per second), it produces less noise when fired from a suppressed firearm. Hornady Subsonic ammunition is engineered to function reliably at these lower velocities—a critical consideration, since many standard loads lose terminal performance below the sound barrier.

Practical Applications

This ammunition excels in:

• Suppressed handgun shooting at ranges and in training environments
• Self-defense scenarios where noise reduction is a priority
• Precision shooting where accuracy and consistency are essential

Each box contains 20 rounds, with 10 boxes per case for convenient purchasing and storage.