Hornady Critical Duty is duty-grade handgun ammunition loaded with the FlexLock bullet and designed for consistent performance in barrier environments and use in full-size handguns. The cartridge is intended for duty and personal-protection applications where consistent penetration and weight retention through common barriers are important. Cases are nickel-plated for corrosion resistance and easier chamber checks in low light.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box with 20 rounds per box. Case: A case is achieved by ordering 10 boxes, totaling 200 rounds.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is .40 S&W.
- The bullet weight is 175 grains.
- The bullet type is described as FlexLock / polymer-tipped.
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1010 fps.
- The listed muzzle energy is 396 ft lbs.
- The rounds per box are 20.
- The boxes per case are 10.
- The cases are described as nickel-plated brass.
- Reloadable status is listed as Yes.
Critical Duty combines the Flex Tip and InterLock features to provide controlled expansion and jacket-to-core retention. This load is a practical choice for users seeking consistent barrier performance and a duty-oriented handgun load in .40 S&W configuration.
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