SinterFire
SinterFire makes frangible ammunition — bullets that fragment into powder on impact with a hard surface instead of ricocheting, built for steel-target and indoor range training where ricochet risk matters. Impact Guns carries their Special Duty and Next Generation lines across most common defensive calibers.
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Why Frangible Ammunition
Frangible bullets are sintered from compressed metal powder rather than cast or jacketed, so they break apart into fine particles on impact with a hard target instead of deforming and ricocheting like a standard bullet. This makes them the standard choice for close-range steel target practice and indoor ranges with strict ricochet-reduction requirements.
Special Duty: Frangible Hollow Point
The Special Duty line uses a frangible hollow point design across 9mm, .380 ACP, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 10mm — a reduced-hazard round that still functions like a defensive hollow point for training that wants a similar profile to carry ammunition.
Next Generation (NXG): Lead-Free Ball
The Next Generation line is a lead-free full metal jacket-style round (ball, not hollow point), sold in bulk 50-round boxes — the practical choice for high-volume range training where cost per round matters more than terminal performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is frangible ammunition safe to use on standard cardboard or paper targets?
Yes — frangible ammunition works fine on any target type. Its main advantage is specifically for steel targets and indoor ranges, where it reduces ricochet risk compared to standard ammunition.
Can I carry SinterFire ammunition for self-defense?
SinterFire is designed and marketed as training and range ammunition, not a defensive load. Use a dedicated defensive hollow point from a manufacturer that markets specifically for carry use.
See Also: 9mm Ammo • All Ammunition