Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm 100gr FTX
$28.12
16 in stock
Purpose-built defensive 9mm with Hornady's Flex Tip bullet for controlled expansion. Nickel-plated brass, low-flash propellant, and reduced recoil ideal for compact handguns and concealed carry.
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Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm Luger
Developed specifically for personal protection in compact and lightweight handguns, Critical Defense Lite ammunition delivers effective performance with reduced recoil—approximately 27% less than standard 9mm loads.
Key Features
- Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) Bullet: Patented polymer-tipped design expands reliably through heavy clothing, denim, and leather without clogging
- Controlled Expansion: Delivers large, deep wound cavities across a wide range of velocities
- Reduced Recoil: Clean-burning, optimized propellants minimize felt recoil in lightweight firearms while maintaining consistent performance in all temperatures
- Low-Flash Propellant: Minimal muzzle flash preserves night vision in defensive situations
- Nickel-Plated Brass Cases: Resists corrosion and provides high visibility in low-light chamber checks
- Reliable Feeding: Functions flawlessly in all modern pistols
- Cannelured and Crimped: Prevents bullet setback for consistent, safe performance
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Bullet Weight: 100 grains
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,125 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 281 ft. lbs.
- Package: 25 rounds per box
Why Choose Critical Defense Lite
If you carry a compact 9mm for personal protection, this ammunition is engineered for your needs. The reduced recoil makes follow-up shots faster and more accurate, while the proven FTX bullet design ensures reliable performance when it matters most. Made in the USA.
Features
- purpose built for defensive handgun use and is designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of the target every time
- loaded with hornady's bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
- nickel plated brass case for increased visibility in low-light situations and premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled handguns that will not disrupt night vision
- 9mm
- 1,125 feet per second
- 100 grain ftx
- 25 rounds per box
Attributes
Application:
Home Defense
Boxes Per Case:
10
Bullet Type:
Flex Tip eXpanding
Bullet Weight:
100 Gr
Caliber:
9mm Luger
Casing Material:
Brass
Color:
Silver
Model:
Critical Defense Lite
Muzzle Energy:
281 ft-lbs
Muzzle Velocity:
1125 fps
Type:
FlexTip
Units Per Box:
25
Units Per Case:
250
Barrel_length:
.000
