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Critical Duty ammunition sits at the top tier of 9mm self-defense loads. Hornady engineered these rounds specifically for situations where your target might be behind something that stops conventional hollow points. The 124-grain FlexLock bullet leaves the muzzle at 1175 fps with 380 foot-pounds of energy, giving you a solid velocity floor that works in full-size pistols and longer-barreled compacts alike.
This isn't just another hollow point. The polymer-tipped Flex Tip prevents clogging when the bullet passes through heavy clothing, drywall, or similar barriers that can plug conventional cavity designs. That tip also initiates expansion reliably. Paired with the InterLock band, a heavy mechanical jacket-to-core band that locks the bullet together, the FlexLock keeps the jacket and core from separating even after punching through steel or auto glass. You get maximum weight retention and consistent penetration across different materials.
The nickel-plated brass cases offer corrosion resistance and a bright surface that simplifies chamber checks in dim light. All Critical Duty loads use low-flash propellant to preserve your night vision when you need to stay sharp in low-light situations. The crimped case and cannelured bullet prevent feeding malfunctions during the stress of cycling rounds through your pistol. These are duty-grade specifications, not afterthoughts.
The core is made from high-antimony lead, a tougher material than pure lead, delivering controlled expansion for consistent terminal performance regardless of what the bullet passes through first. Hornady tested every load through the complete FBI protocol, which includes bare gelatin, auto glass at a 45-degree angle, sheet steel, heavy clothing, wallboard, and plywood. The round's designed to work through all of them.
Critical Duty ammunition incorporates Hornady's patented Flex Tip and InterLock band technology, specifically designed to maintain consistent performance when penetrating barriers like auto glass, steel, or heavy clothing. The polymer tip prevents clogging in the hollow point cavity, and the InterLock band locks the jacket to the core, preventing separation during barrier penetration. This "barrier-blind" design ensures the round expands reliably whether it hits bare gelatin or punches through obstacles first.
The +P designation means this ammunition is loaded to higher pressures than standard 9mm, delivering approximately 5-10% more velocity. Before shooting any +P ammunition, verify that your specific pistol is rated for +P loads in the manual or contact the manufacturer. Most modern polymer-framed pistols are rated for +P, but older steel-framed guns and some smaller models may not be. Using +P ammo in a gun not rated for it can cause accelerated wear and potential safety issues.
Barrier-blind means the bullet performs similarly whether or not it encounters obstacles between you and the target. Because the Flex Tip prevents clogging and the InterLock band maintains structural integrity, the round expands and penetrates consistently through FBI test barriers including drywall, wallboard, plywood, sheet steel, auto glass, and heavy clothing. This reliability across different materials is what separates duty ammunition from conventional self-defense loads.
In ballistic gelatin testing, this load typically penetrates in the 18-20 inch range depending on barriers encountered, which comfortably meets the FBI protocol target window of 12-18 inches for consistent performance. The nickel-plated case, clean-burning low-flash propellant, and InterLock design work together to deliver that penetration consistently across different firearms and shooting scenarios.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 124 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.24 |
| Grains | 124 gr |
| Length | 2.5000 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90216 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FlexLock Duty |
| Shipping Weight | 0.735 |
| Units per Box | 25 |
| UPC | 090255902167 |
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