Federal's Punch 22 LR from uses a first of its kind nickel plated lead core bullet pushed at maximum velocities to achieve the deepest penetration through short-barrel handguns. Whether you want to carry a 22 LR pistol as a backup gun"" don't feel comfortable with centerfire pistols"" or simply want to get more versatility from your rimfire"" Federal's Punch makes the 22 LR cartridge a viable choice for the first time ever.