Description
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Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger (90250) is a 115 grain FTX Flex Tip eXpanding load engineered specifically for concealed carry and personal defense, combining Hornady’s patented polymer-tipped hollow point bullet with low-flash propellants and a nickel-plated case to deliver consistent, reliable performance when it matters most.
Key Features
Part Number: 90250
UPC: 090255902501
Caliber: 9mm Luger (9×19 Parabellum)
Bullet Weight: 115 grains
Bullet Type: FTX Flex Tip eXpanding Jacketed Hollow Point
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.129
Sectional Density: 0.130
Muzzle Velocity: 1,135 fps (4 inch test barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 329 ft-lbs
Velocity at 50 Yards: 1,025 fps
Energy at 50 Yards: 268 ft-lbs
Casing: Nickel-plated brass, Boxer-primed
Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
Rounds Per Box: 25
Boxes Per Case: 10
Application: Personal defense, concealed carry, home defense
Country of Manufacture: USA
Special Features
The patented FTX Flex Tip bullet places a soft polymer insert inside the hollow point cavity, which prevents the clogging that can occur when a conventional hollow point passes through clothing, drywall, or other soft barriers before reaching tissue, ensuring the bullet expands as designed every time regardless of what it contacts first
Upon impact with soft tissue, the flexible polymer tip compresses inward and applies uniform outward pressure across the entire circumference of the hollow point cavity, producing consistent and controlled mushrooming rather than the uneven or incomplete expansion that can affect conventional hollow points
Propellants in Critical Defense loads are selected and matched to each specific caliber and bullet weight to produce optimized pressure and velocity in short-barreled concealed carry handguns, delivering full performance from 3 inch and 3.5 inch barrels where many standard defense loads fall short
Low-flash powder formulation significantly reduces the muzzle flash signature at the moment of firing, preserving the shooter’s natural vision in low-light and nighttime defensive situations where maintaining situational awareness is critical
The nickel-plated brass casing resists corrosion from the humidity and perspiration that are unavoidable when ammunition is carried daily in a holster against the body, extending the reliable service life of the round in a carry environment
The bright silver nickel finish also makes rounds easier to see and handle in low-light conditions during a reload, a practical advantage in a defensive situation
Propellants are also optimized to reduce cycling harshness and ensure reliable function across a wide range of 9mm semi-automatic pistols from compact subcompacts to full-size duty handguns
Practical Benefits
The Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger 115 grain FTX (90250) is purpose-built for everyday concealed carry, making it one of the most practical choices for shooters who pocket carry, appendix carry, or use compact and subcompact 9mm pistols that can be hard on standard defensive ammunition
The clog-resistant FTX tip gives the round a decisive advantage in real-world defensive scenarios where the bullet is likely to contact fabric, leather, or other soft materials before reaching the target, removing the single most common point of failure for conventional hollow points
The 25-round box size is well matched to the typical defensive shooter’s purchase pattern, providing enough rounds to test function in a specific carry pistol and rotate carry ammunition on a regular schedule without buying more than needed
The 10-box case offers strong value for instructors, range operators, and serious self-defense minded shooters who want to train with their carry load regularly to maintain familiarity with its handling characteristics
The corrosion-resistant nickel casing makes this load a confident choice for shooters in high-humidity environments, those who carry in physically demanding conditions, or anyone who keeps a home defense firearm stored in less than ideal conditions
The Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger 115 grain FTX (90250) is a confidence-building choice for concealed carry, home defense, and everyday personal protection where reliable expansion through clothing and consistent terminal performance are the standard that cannot be compromised.
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