Hornady Critical Defense .357 Magnum 125 gr FTX ammunition is designed for personal protection and close-range defensive use in revolvers and compatible handguns. The Flex Tip (FTX) bullet is engineered to support controlled expansion through a variety of clothing barriers while resisting clogging common to traditional hollow points. Propellants are optimized for short-barreled pistols to limit recoil and minimize muzzle flash.
Packaging: Sold per box containing 25 rounds. Case orders are fulfilled by ordering the required number of boxes to reach the case quantity.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .357 Magnum.
- The bullet weight is 125 grains.
- The bullet type is FTX (Flex Tip / polymer tipped).
- The muzzle velocity is listed as 1500 fps.
- The muzzle energy is listed as 624 ft·lb.
- Each retail box contains 25 rounds.
- There are 10 boxes per case for a standard case quantity.
- A full case yields 250 rounds.
- The product is described as reloadable (brass cases).
Hornady Critical Defense combines the FTX projectile with carefully selected propellants to provide dependable performance in defensive handgun platforms. Its design emphasizes predictable feeding and consistent terminal behavior across common apparel barriers while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flash in short-barreled firearms.
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