Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm 100gr FTX 25rd

Description

Hornady Critical Defense Lite is a reduced-recoil defensive handgun load engineered for compact, short‑barreled pistols used for personal protection and concealed carry. It uses Hornady’s FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped projectile to promote controlled expansion while resisting clogging through heavy clothing. Nickel-plated brass cases and clean-burning propellants are specified to aid feeding, corrosion resistance, and reduced muzzle flash.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 9mm Luger.
• The bullet weight is 100 grains.
• The bullet type is a FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped projectile.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1125 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 281 ft·lbs.
• The rounds are packaged 25 per box.
• Cases are specified as nickel-plated brass for increased visibility and corrosion resistance.
• Boxes are sold in 10 per case (250 rounds per case where applicable).
• The load is marked as reloadable according to the provided attributes.

Balanced for shooters who want an effective, reduced-recoil defensive option in compact handguns, this load blends consistent terminal performance with softer felt recoil and minimal muzzle flash. Its combination of FTX projectile design, nickel-plated brass, and optimized propellant makes it a practical choice for everyday carry and other personal protection roles.

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