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Hornady Critical Duty ammunition is built for serious self-defense and personal protection. This isn't range ammo with a fancy name; it's purpose-designed by Hornady with input from tactical professionals and then tested through the FBI's stringent protocol. The 175-grain load launches at 1010 fps with 396 ft-lbs of energy, giving you a balanced platform that works across various full-size handgun platforms.
The secret sauce is Hornady's two-part bullet technology. The patented Flex Tip design prevents the polymer tip from getting blocked when the round passes through common urban barriers like plywood, auto glass, or sheet metal. That "barrier blind" performance means the bullet stays predictable regardless of what's in the way. The heavy-duty jacket-to-core InterLock band mechanically locks the projectile together, which prevents the jacket from separating during expansion. You get maximum weight retention and consistent terminal performance instead of a bullet that falls apart and loses effectiveness.
These rounds come loaded in nickel-plated brass that's easy to spot-check in dim lighting and feeds smoothly through your firearm. The crimp is tight enough that you won't have bullet setback during feeding. Low-flash propellant helps preserve your night vision if you ever need to fire in low-light conditions. The ammunition is loaded to strict tolerances because it was originally designed for law enforcement duty, so consistency from round to round is built in from the start.
Hornady's FlexLock combines two key features. The patented Flex Tip prevents clogging when passing through barriers like glass or metal, while the mechanical InterLock band keeps the jacket and core locked together during expansion. This gives you consistent, predictable performance whether or not there's an obstacle in the bullet's path.
While technically possible, this ammunition is designed and priced for duty and self-defense use rather than range practice. For everyday shooting, you'd typically want to use less expensive target loads to preserve your supply of this premium defensive ammunition.
Yes, the nickel plating resists corrosion and makes the case highly visible, which helps with quick chamber checks in low light. It also improves feeding reliability through various handgun platforms due to the smoother surface.
Barrier blind performance means the bullet maintains predictable expansion and penetration characteristics regardless of what barrier it passes through first, whether that's auto glass, sheet metal, or heavy clothing. The FlexLock design ensures the bullet performs consistently in real-world scenarios where obstacles are common.
| UPC | 090255913767 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 91376 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 175 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .40 S&W |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Grains | 175Gr |
| Length | 3.0500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FlexLock Duty |
| Shipping Weight | 0.7813 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.65 |
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