Hornady Critical Duty ammunition for .357 Sig is engineered for duty and personal‑defense applications where consistent performance through common barriers is required. The cartridge uses Hornady’s FlexLock bullet design—combining a polymer FlexTip with an InterLock jacket‑to‑core band—for controlled expansion and high weight retention. Cases are nickel‑plated and loaded with low‑flash propellant to aid handling and low‑light chamber checks.
Packaging: this product is sold per box (the smaller retail unit). It can also be ordered by the case; case orders consist of multiple boxes (10 boxes per case as supplied in the provided data) and are fulfilled by ordering the required number of boxes to reach a case quantity.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .357 Sig.
- Bullet weight is 135 grains.
- The projectile is a FlexLock (FlexTip, InterLock).
- The bullet is polymer‑tipped.
- Muzzle velocity is 1225 fps.
- Muzzle energy is 450 ft lbs.
- Cartridge cases are nickel‑plated brass.
- Loaded with low‑flash propellant.
- Packaging noted as sold per box; 10 boxes per case.
- Reloadable is Yes.
Hornady Critical Duty combines purpose‑built bullet construction and duty‑grade components to deliver consistent, barrier‑resistant performance and reliable feeding in full‑size handguns. It is suitable for informed shooters seeking ammunition optimized for defensive and duty use with proven engineering and quality control.
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