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When you're carrying for personal protection, you need ammunition you can trust in real-world conditions. Hornady Critical Defense in .40 S&W pairs a proven 165-grain FTX bullet with clean-burning propellants and nickel-plated cases built for reliability in semi-automatic pistols.
The Flex Tip polymer design solves a problem that's plagued traditional hollow points for decades: clogging. Conventional hollow points can fail to expand when passing through heavy clothing, denim, leather, or other real-world barriers. The patented Flex Tip initiates expansion the moment it contacts soft tissue by compressing into the bullet cavity. This creates consistent, rapid expansion and deep wound channels across a wide velocity range without the unreliability of older designs.
Critical Defense 165gr loads push 1,175 feet per second with 506 foot-pounds of energy, delivering the balance of penetration and expansion you need from shorter-barreled concealed carry pistols. The nickel-plated brass cases aren't just for show either, they resist corrosion and make it easier to verify your chamber in low-light conditions during a press check. Low-flash propellants preserve your night vision in low-light defensive scenarios while keeping recoil manageable in compact frames.
These rounds have a solid track record among experienced carriers who rely on them as everyday carry ammunition. The FTX bullet delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities at velocities you'd encounter from .40 S&W pistols, whether you're shooting a full-size duty pistol or a compact subcompact. Clean powder burns consistently across all temperatures, and the brass feeds smoothly in semi-automatic actions without snags.
Critical Defense is engineered for concealed carry and shorter-barreled pistols with rapid expansion, while Critical Duty is designed for law enforcement duty weapons with full-size barrels and deeper penetration. Critical Defense prioritizes expansion for civilian defense scenarios with manageable recoil, making it ideal for compact carry guns. Choose based on your barrel length and intended use.
Yes, that's the whole point of the FTX design. The patented Flex Tip eliminates the clogging that plagued conventional hollow points when passing through denim, leather, and layered clothing. The polymer tip compresses on impact to initiate expansion regardless of what's between you and the threat, delivering consistent penetration and wound cavity creation.
Yes, the nickel-plated brass is reloadable just like standard brass. The nickel plating provides corrosion resistance and makes the cases easier to spot in low-light chamber checks. Many reloaders prefer nickel-plated cases because they resist corrosion during storage better than bare brass.
The 165-grain load is specifically engineered for concealed carry pistols. It delivers 1,175 feet per second and 506 foot-pounds of energy, which is optimized for the shorter barrels of compact frames. The low-flash propellant burns cleanly even in short-barreled guns without disrupting your night vision in low-light scenarios.
| UPC | 090255913408 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 91340 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 165 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .40 S&W |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 165Gr |
| Length | 3.1500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FlexTip |
| Shipping Weight | 0.7625 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.65 |
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