Critical Defense Lite 38 Special 90gr FTX

Hornady Critical Defense Lite 38 Special

Hornady's Critical Defense Lite ammunition represents a thoughtful approach to personal protection in compact revolvers. This load pairs a 90-grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullet with a powder charge specifically reduced to manage recoil while maintaining the velocity needed for reliable performance.

Key Features

• 90-grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullet — Designed to expand reliably at the velocities produced by short-barreled revolvers
• Reduced recoil — Lower powder charge makes follow-up shots faster and more accurate, particularly important in defensive scenarios
• Reliable expansion — The Flex Tip design initiates expansion even through intermediate barriers
• 20-round box — Standard packaging for convenient storage and practice

Why Choose Critical Defense Lite

The 38 Special remains one of the most popular defensive cartridges in America, particularly in small revolvers favored for personal protection. Standard 38 Special loads can produce significant recoil in lightweight firearms, making accurate follow-up shots difficult. Critical Defense Lite addresses this reality by reducing recoil without sacrificing the velocity needed for the bullet to perform as designed.

This ammunition is manufactured to exacting standards and uses non-corrosive primers and quality brass cases.