.40 S&W 135gr Handgun Hunter MonoFlex – 20 Round Box

Description

If you're looking for factory ammunition specifically engineered for handgun hunting, this Hornady load brings rifle-quality technology to your pistol. The MonoFlex projectile is a solid copper alloy construction that was inspired by Hornady's respected rifle bullet lines, bringing that same proven durability to the handgun category.

What Makes the MonoFlex Different

Unlike standard hollow point designs, the MonoFlex uses a proprietary elastomer material packed into the bullet's cavity. On impact, this material compresses and pushes outward with the bullet's expansion, which means faster, more reliable mushrooming across a broader range of velocities. That matters because handgun rounds typically operate at lower velocities than rifles, so having expansion that works reliably matters more. The solid copper construction means the bullet won't separate or break apart like a traditional jacketed lead core, and it'll hold together even through heavier bone and muscle.

Ballistics and Performance

This 135 grain load launches at 1130 feet per second and generates 383 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, making it capable on small to medium game within reasonable handgun ranges. The solid monolithic design ensures deep penetration while maintaining around 95% weight retention, so you're getting a bullet that goes through and doesn't shed pieces. Real-world testing shows this ammunition shoots to published velocities, which means what Hornady promises on the box is what you'll actually get downrange.

Built to Hunt

This is assembled with quality brass cases, proper primers, and clean powders. The ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, and fully reloadable if you're into handloading. It comes in a box of 20 rounds, which is standard for hunting ammunition but means you'll want multiple boxes if you're zeroing at distance before taking it afield.