Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Makarov 95gr FTX
Purpose-built for personal protection, Hornady Critical Defense delivers reliable expansion through heavy clothing with minimal muzzle flash. Nickel-plated brass cases and clean-burning propellants optimize performance in short-barreled concealed-carry pistols.
Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Makarov
Hornady Critical Defense ammunition represents the pinnacle of defensive handgun ammunition design, engineered specifically for the demands of personal protection in real-world scenarios.
Performance Features
Patented FTX Bullet Design
- Flex Tip polymer insert ensures reliable, controlled expansion across a wide velocity range
- Resists clogging and inconsistency when fired through heavy clothing, denim, and leather
- Creates large, deep wound cavities for effective stopping power
- Cannelured and crimped for consistent feeding and to prevent bullet setback
Optimized for Concealed Carry
- 95-grain bullet at 1,000 feet per second delivers 211 foot-pounds of muzzle energy
- Clean-burning, stable propellants reduce recoil in lightweight handguns
- Minimal muzzle flash preserves night vision in low-light defensive situations
- Performs consistently across all temperature ranges
Practical Design Elements
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and provide visibility in low-light chamber checks
- Feeds reliably in all 9mm Makarov pistols without modification
- 25 rounds per box for convenient carry and practice
- Proudly manufactured in the USA
The Bottom Line
Critical Defense ammunition is purpose-built for close-quarters personal protection. Whether you carry a compact Makarov or similar short-barreled pistol, this ammunition delivers the reliability and performance you need when it matters most.
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
- 9x18 makarov
- 1,000 feet per second
- 95 grain ftx
- 20 rounds per box
