Description
If you want factory ammunition that performs like hand-loaded rounds, this is the load that made Hornady Custom a trusted name. Every single round gets hand-inspected before packaging, so you're getting the kind of attention to detail that separates good ammo from great ammo.
What Makes Hornady Custom 9mm Special
The 124-grain XTP bullet does the heavy lifting here. It's built with what Hornady calls the InterLock design, which locks the lead core inside the copper jacket. This means when it expands on impact, it stays together instead of fragmenting. The result is controlled expansion that opens up to about 1.5 times its original diameter across a wide range of velocities, including lower speeds from compact carry guns.
Hornady Custom Ammunition Construction
The brass cases are selected to meet high standards for reliable feeding and corrosion resistance. Hornady matches each primer to its specific load and selects them for their ability to quickly and completely ignite the powder charge. The powder charges themselves are loaded to consistent pressures and velocities from round to round. This level of consistency is what you get with factory loads that are built like hand-loads.
Performance Specs
This load pushes out at 1110 feet per second with 339 foot-pounds of energy. That velocity range works well in full-size pistols and performs predictably even in shorter-barrel carry guns. The brass cases are reloadable, so you can reload them after you shoot them if you're into that.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing Company
- Model: Custom
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Bullet Type: XTP Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Bullet Weight: 124 grains
- Muzzle Velocity: 1110 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 339 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.165
- Sectional Density: 0.141
- Manufacturer Part Number: 90242
- UPC: 090255902426
- Country of Origin: USA
- Reloadable: Yes
What’s Included
- 25 rounds of Hornady Custom 9mm Luger ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Hornady Custom 9mm work in my compact carry gun?
Yes. The 124-grain XTP is designed to expand reliably even at lower velocities, so it performs well in both full-size and compact pistols. Many people use this load specifically for carry guns because it delivers consistent performance across different barrel lengths.
What makes the XTP bullet different from other hollow points?
The XTP features an InterLock design that mechanically locks the lead core to the copper jacket, which keeps the bullet together during expansion instead of fragmenting. This controlled expansion provides deep penetration while managing energy transfer, which is why it's been a popular choice for decades.
Can I reload the brass cases?
Yes, these come in reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers. After you shoot them, you can reload them if you have reloading equipment and knowledge. That's one reason Hornady Custom ammunition is popular with people who reload their own ammo.
How does Hornady ensure consistency in this ammunition?
Hornady hand-inspects every round before packaging. They use selected brass, carefully matched primers, and load powder charges to consistent pressures and velocities. This approach gives you the accuracy of hand-loaded ammunition in a factory-produced load.








Reviews
There are no reviews yet.