Hornady Critical Duty is duty-grade 9mm Luger ammunition loaded to +P pressure with a 135 grain FlexLock polymer-tipped bullet. It is specified for law-enforcement and personal-protection applications where consistent barrier performance and weight retention are priorities. The load features nickel-plated brass cases and Hornady’s FlexLock bullet construction to support reliable feeding and performance through common barriers.
Packaging: The product is sold per box; each retail box contains 25 rounds. A case consists of multiple boxes (commonly 10 boxes for a 250-round case); a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- The manufacturer is Hornady.
- The model/series is Critical Duty.
- The cartridge is 9mm Luger.
- The pressure rating is +P.
- The bullet weight is 135 grains.
- The bullet type is FlexLock polymer-tipped.
- The cartridge cases are nickel-plated brass.
- Rounds per retail box are 25.
- Boxes per standard case are 10.
- Rounds per standard case are 250.
Critical Duty combines the Flex Tip and InterLock band features to reduce clogging and help maintain jacket-to-core integrity for consistent expansion and weight retention through barriers. Nickel-plated cases improve corrosion resistance and chamber visibility. This load is intended for users who require dependable, duty-style 9mm ammunition in a 25-round box format.
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