The Hornady American Gunner 9mm Luger 115-Grain XTP Factory Brass 250-Round Loose Pack is specialized centerfire handgun ammunition engineered explicitly for personal defense, home protection, and high-volume tactical drills. Defensive shooters frequently face a dilemma between affordable FMJ practice ammunition that lacks terminal expansion or costly 20-round premium boxes that restrict training volume. Hornady resolves these economic and ballistics constraints by packaging its world-renowned XTP® (eXtreme Terminal Performance) jacketed hollow point projectile into a 250-round bulk loose pack, driving a 115-grain bullet at 1,155 FPS to deliver controlled hydraulic expansion, deep vital penetration, and realistic defensive recoil.
The primary performance advantage centers on Hornady's XTP® bullet construction. Featuring drawn copper jacket walls with serrated skives, the projectile controls expansion rate, forcing the bullet to mushroom progressively upon fluid impact without fragmenting or over-penetrating. The jacket completely covers the bullet nose and rim, creating a smooth contour that glides up steep feed ramps to prevent failure-to-feed jams in subcompact concealed-carry pistols, duty handguns, and 9mm pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs).
Manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, by Hornady Manufacturing, these rounds are assembled in factory-fresh, precision-drawn reloadable brass cases. Charged with clean-burning propellants and sensitive, non-corrosive Boxer primers, Hornady American Gunner minimizes action fouling, maintains lot-to-lot velocity uniformity, and provides handloaders with high-grade brass casings for custom reloading.
Key Benefits
- Proven XTP® Controlled Expansion: Skived copper jacket and hollow point core deliver deep vital penetration and progressive mushrooming.
- Economical 250-Round Loose Pack: Reduces packaging waste while delivering defense-grade hollow points at a bulk value.
- Flawless Feed-Ramp Reliability: Fully jacketed nose rim ensures smooth chambering across semi-automatic handguns and carbines.
- Reloadable Virgin Factory Brass: Premium brass cases ensure clean extraction, smooth cycling, and long reloadable case life.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum / 9mm NATO)
- Bullet Type/Weight: XTP® (eXtreme Terminal Performance JHP) | 115 Grain
- Ballistics: 1,155 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Controlled Expansion Defensive Profile
- Casing/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primer
- Logistics: 250 Rounds Per Box (Bulk Loose Pack) | Hornady American Gunner Series
- Dimensions: Standard 9mm Luger SAAMI Geometry | Manufacturer: Hornady (Grand Island, NE, USA)
- Application: Personal Defense, Home Protection, Tactical Training, Ammo Stockpiling
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | ISO-Grade Defensive Ammunition Production
When selecting ammunition for personal protection, practicing with the exact hollow point load you carry is critical to building shooting confidence. Stock up on defense-ready performance for your 9mm handguns with Hornady American Gunner 115gr XTP ammo—backed by trusted service and available now at SMKW.
