Remington UMC 40 S&W Ammo 180 Grain Full Metal Jacket

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.

For range work where cost per round determines how much you practice, the Remington UMC 40 S&W 180 grain FMJ clears the bar. This load pushes a 180-grain full metal jacket bullet to 990 feet per second, generating 392 foot-pounds of muzzle energy—a ballistic profile that mirrors duty-grade 40 S&W without the price tag. The 40 Smith & Wesson cartridge, introduced in 1990 as a joint development between Smith & Wesson and Winchester, occupies the middle ground between 9mm capacity and .45 ACP terminal performance. Remington’s UMC line has delivered this chambering to high-volume shooters since the early ’90s, when the round first gained traction in law enforcement circles.

Performance at a Glance

Each round seats a 180-grain jacketed bullet in a reloadable brass case, sparked by a non-corrosive boxer primer. At 990 fps, this load recoils less than the hotter 155-grain and 165-grain variants common in defensive loads, making it easier to stay on target during rapid strings. The full metal jacket design feeds reliably in factory barrel throats and resists deformation during the feed cycle, a trait shooters running aftermarket magazines appreciate. Remington manufactures this ammunition in the United States, adhering to SAAMI pressure specifications—35,000 psi maximum average pressure for the 40 S&W.

This case splits into ten 50-round boxes, each weighing approximately 1.96 pounds. The total shipping weight of 19.6 pounds classifies the shipment as DOT-regulated ORM-D (consumer commodity). Shooters who reload will find the once-fired brass suitable for multiple loading cycles when sized and trimmed to spec. For those burning through 40 cal ammo at the range, this bulk format reduces per-round cost while maintaining the quality control Remington has upheld since the Union Metallic Cartridge Company opened its doors in 1867.