The pinnacle of Hornady's self defense ammunition, Hornady® Critical Defense® handgun ammo combines quality propellents and design with the patented controlled expansion FTX bullet for effective, consistent, and reliable self-defense. Critical Defense rounds utilize Hornady's clean burning and stable propellants for reduced recoil, consistent performance in all temperatures, and minimal muzzle flash to protect night vision. Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, these rounds feature Hornady's patented FTX bullet. The FTX's Flex Tip® design delivers superior controlled expansion, flat trajectories, and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Critical Defense rounds are also expertly cannelured and crimped to avoid bullet setback, and feature a high-visibility, shiny silver nickel plating to prevent corrosion. Feeds reliably in all pistols.

• Effective, consistent, and reliable self-defense from Hornady
• Patented FTX bullet with Flex Tip design
• Controlled expansion, flat trajectories, and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
• Clean burning and stable propellants for reduced recoil and consistent performance in all temperatures
• Minimal muzzle flash to protect night vision
• Cannelured and crimped to avoid bullet setback
• High-visibility, silver nickel plating to prevent corrosion