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If you own a .25 ACP pocket pistol, you know the caliber demands ammunition that's been engineered to perform at lower velocities. This Hornady Custom 35-grain XTP load does exactly that. The lighter bullet weight helps push velocity to 900 fps from typical 2-inch barrels, which is critical when you're working with the limitations of the .25 Auto cartridge.
The XTP bullet design uses six strategically placed serrations that divide the projectile into symmetrical sections. These serrations weaken the jacket just enough to allow controlled expansion even at the lower velocities you get from pocket guns, but they're precise enough to prevent fragmentation. That balance between expansion and penetration is what sets this round apart from other .25 ACP hollow points that either fail to expand or fragment completely.
Every round gets hand-inspected before it leaves the factory. The brass is carefully selected for reliable feeding and corrosion resistance, the primers are matched to the specific powder charge for consistent ignition, and the propellants are loaded to ensure shot-to-shot consistency. You're not getting variable quality here, which matters when you're carrying something for real-world use.
This round was specifically engineered for the constraints of .25 ACP firearms. With a muzzle energy of 63 foot-pounds and that 900 fps velocity out of a 2-inch barrel, it's optimized to do what a .25 Auto can actually do rather than pretending it's something it's not. That kind of honest engineering is what makes Hornady Custom stand out in a caliber where ammunition choices matter.
Yes. The brass is specifically selected to meet high standards for reliable feeding, and the cartridges are built to consistent specifications. Users have reported good reliability with this load in vintage pocket pistols, including early Colt models. That said, always function-test any ammunition with your specific firearm to ensure compatibility.
The XTP design is engineered to initiate expansion at the lower velocities typical of .25 ACP, which most defensive hollow points struggle with. The serrated design controls that expansion predictably. Real-world testing shows expansion does occur, though results vary depending on what the bullet passes through and the specific velocity from your barrel.
The hollow-point construction allows the XTP to expand and create a larger wound channel, which is the whole point of defensive ammunition. FMJ rounds are cheaper and fine for practice, but if you're carrying for self-defense, the terminal performance difference matters. That's why most people moving to better .25 ACP loads choose XTP or similar hollow-point designs.
Yes. The cases are boxer-primed brass, which means reloaders can reload them. With .25 ACP ammunition still relatively pricey per round, reloading can help keep your practice costs down if you shoot regularly.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .25 ACP |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.96 |
| Grains | 35Gr |
| Length | 2.5000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90012 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | XTP |
| Shipping Weight | 0.25 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 090255900125 |
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