What is a FlexLock bullet?

The FlexLock'" bullets loaded in all Critical DUTY'" offerings are rugged, heavy-jacketed bullets that deliver"barrier blind" performance when shot through common urban barriers* (bare gelatin, auto glass, sheet metal, plywood, drywall, and heavy clothing).

What is 9mm FlexLock?

9mm LUGER 135 gr FlexLock®

The FlexLock® is an “intelligent bullet” that reacts differently depending on the barrier it encounters, delivering “barrier blind” performance after penetrating urban barriers such as plywood, sheet metal and even auto glass.

What is a flex tip bullet?

Flex Tip technology is the name Hornady has given to the bullet design in their FTX line of ammunition. This ammo line covers a wide range of calibers and name brands, and is a replacement for the old hollow points used for home defense and concealed carry weapons.

What is the difference between Hornady Critical Defense and Critical Duty ammo?

Critical Defense is for short barrel guns where barrier penetration is not important and reducing over-penetration risk is. Critical Duty is for LE missions where you would like a “barrier blind” bullet that will still expand and penetrate after punching through intermediate obstacles.

What are FTX bullets used for?

Used for Hunting

These bullets pierce the skin and hide of large animals like bucks, elk, bear and moose, and have high stopping power to put the animal down quickly. FTX bullets work at any range, and can also be used for hunting animals with especially tough hides, like hogs.

Hornady Critical DUTY FlexLock Defense Handgun Ammunition

Is FTX better than hollow point?

The FTX^® bullet will expand reliably and will not clog like standard hollow point bullets when fired through heavy clothing. * Additionally, Critical Defense^® ammunition IS optimized for short barreled, concealed carry style handguns and will not deliver excessive recoil and associated muzzle flip.

Are FTX bullets good?

The bullet itself offers reliability, accuracy and excellent and consistent ballistic effect. To be fair, unlike the 135-gr FlexLock Critical Duty, the penetration effect would diminish somewhat if the 147-gr XTP Subsonic had to pass through extremely hard barriers.

Is Hornady Critical Defense the best?

Hornady's Critical Duty loads are among the premier law enforcement loads in the world. Given a reliable handgun of good quality and at least 9mm caliber, you will be well armed.

What is A +P round?

Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.

Is Hornady Critical Defense considered hollow point?

Ammunition lacking a hollow cavity at the tip, such as those with a polymer filling, are not considered to be hollow point ammunition. An example of this can be seen with the Hornady Critical Defense / Critical Duty, Cor-Bon PowRball / Glaser Safety Slug and Nosler Inc.

What is a SST bullet?

Hornady® SST® Bullets (Super Shock Tip) are premium hunting bullets designed to shoot flat and hit hard. The bullet's polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectory, and the tip pushes back into the lead core upon impact to initiate rapid expansion, even at long rage.

What is a TSJ bullet?

Syntech Total Synthetic Jacket (TSJ) bullets are a unique Federal design. They feature a frangible lead core under the polymer coating. The coating reduces friction when exiting the firearm, which in turn, also reduces heat and wear to the barrel. As a bonus, Syntech is designed to be clean shooting ammo.

Is 135 grain 9mm subsonic?

Designed as the ultimate sub-gun ammo, and built with all new components, the TCX9-Subsonic is a 135 grain, 9mm Luger+P Solid Copper Defensive round.

Is Hornady Critical duty subsonic?

Product Description. Head out on your next hunt with the Hornady critical defense 9mm luger Subsonic Pistol Ammunition. Built-in XTP® technology provides increased accuracy and stopping power, while the Flex Tip® insert ensures reliable expansion.

Can my gun handle +P ammo?

yes, with some caveats. It is well within the tolerances of modern firearms and certainly within the pressure level created by proof loads which modern guns are tested with. Therefore, it's "safe."

How do I know if I have +P ammo?

Often, especially with modern revolvers, it's easy to tell if that's so by looking at the chambering stamp on the barrel. If a “+P” is seen there, the gun is considered capable for handling this type of ammunition.

Is 38 Special more powerful than 9mm?

Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.

What bullet is used in Hornady Critical Defense?

Critical Duty^® is loaded with the tough Hornady^® FlexLock^® bullet that delivers "barrier blind" performance when shot through common urban barriers.

What are red tip 9mm rounds?

The red plastic tip allows the round to keep a traditional shape as it flies through the air. A hollow point projectile by itself can often tumble in flight or have a crazy flight path over longer ranges. With a red tip, the projectile follows a traditional flight path.

How effective is the Hornady Critical Defense 9mm?

Critical Defense 9mm ammunition is optimized for concealed-carry weapons, ensuring the round delivers adequate penetration and reliable expansion when fired in short-barreled handguns. This shows in performance tests — the 115-grain FTX bullet consistently meets the FBI standard of 12” of penetration.

What are patented FTX bullets?

Hornady Law Enforcement and Military

The patented FTX® bullet and associated Flex Tip® technology used in Critical DEFENSE® ammunition eliminates the clogging and inconsistent expansion and penetration that often plagues hollow point bullets.

Is Hornady the best ammo?

When it comes to ammunition, there are choices that we all agree are marks of a high-quality precision maker. Accurate, deadly and dependable Hornady ammunition features a great deal of research into power selection, quality brass cartridge cases, and brilliantly designed bullets.

Are Hornady FTX bullets lead free?

The one-piece, high antimony lead core of the FTX^® is mechanically locked to the jacket with an InterLock ring. This, along with a specially designed jacket, results in reliable performance and maximum weight retention for deep penetration on large or heavy-bodied game animals.

Is Hornady ammo hollow point?

The patented Flex Tip® technology used in Critical Defense® ammunition eliminates the clogging and inconsistency that often plagues hollow point bullets. Hornady® achieved this by using the same tip material used in LEVERevolution® ammunition.