Hornady Critical Defense .32 ACP ammunition features a polymer-tipped FTX design intended for consistent expansion and resistance to clogging through heavy clothing. The load is intended for use in short-barreled handguns and concealed-carry platforms where reliable performance and low-flash propellant characteristics are important. This product is supplied as boxed handgun ammunition suitable for personal protection and close-range defensive use.
Sold per box: this listing is for a single box containing the stated number of cartridges. Case orders are fulfilled by ordering the required number of boxes to equal a case quantity.
Key Specifications
- The cartridge is designated as .32 Auto (ACP).
- The product line is Critical Defense.
- The box contains 25 rounds.
- A full case contains 10 boxes (250 rounds).
- The bullet is listed as FTX / Flex Tip (polymer-tipped).
- The listed muzzle velocity is 1000 fps.
- The listed muzzle energy is 133 ft·lbs.
- The case material is listed as nickel-plated brass.
- The intended application is personal/home defense.
- The ammunition is listed as reloadable: Yes.
Hornady Critical Defense ammunition emphasizes consistent terminal behavior through its Flex Tip profile and low-flash propellants, and it is packaged for convenient carry and storage. The boxed format and industry-standard case packaging make it easy to integrate into a defensive ammunition plan for short-range use.
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