Nosler Defense handgun ammunition is loaded up front with the Bonded PERFORMANCE line of bonded-core defense bullets. Bonded PERFORMANCE bullets are designed for high weight retention and maximum barrier penetration. Constructed with a tapered jacket and specially engineered core, Bonded PERFORMANCE bullets exhibit predictable expansion and straight-line penetration in a variety of media. Loaded with high-performance powder charges in Nosler brass, every round of Nosler DEFENSE ammunition is visually inspected to ensure reliability.