Hornady Critical Defense Lite .38 Special 90gr
Purpose-built defensive ammunition featuring Hornady's patented Flex Tip eXpanding bullet for reliable expansion through heavy clothing. Nickel-plated brass cases, low-flash propellants, and reduced recoil make this ideal for compact carry pistols.
Hornady Critical Defense Lite .38 Special
Developed specifically for personal protection in short-barreled, concealed-carry firearms, Critical Defense Lite ammunition delivers effective defensive performance with reduced recoil—ideal for shooters managing lightweight, compact handguns.
Key Features
- Patented Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) Bullet: Expands reliably and resists clogging when fired through heavy clothing, denim, and leather
- 90 Grain Projectile: Optimized for .38 Special performance at 1200 fps muzzle velocity
- Nickel-Plated Brass Cases: Resist corrosion and are easily visible in low-light chamber checks
- Low-Flash Propellants: Burn cleanly to minimize muzzle flash and preserve night vision while reducing recoil
- Cannelured and Crimped Bullets: Prevent setback and ensure consistent feeding in all pistols
- Made in the USA: Manufactured to exacting standards for reliability when it matters most
Performance Details
Critical Defense Lite ammunition excels in close-quarters and short-range defensive situations. The reduced-recoil load makes it particularly effective for shooters using lightweight, compact personal protection firearms, while the proven FTX bullet design delivers large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Clean-burning propellants perform consistently across all temperatures, ensuring reliable performance when you need it.
Each box contains 25 rounds.
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
- 38 special
- 1,200 feet per second
- 90 grain ftx
- 25 rounds per box
