Hornady Critical Defense Lite is a reduced-recoil defensive handgun load designed for compact and lightweight personal-protection pistols. The cartridge uses Hornady’s FTX polymer-tipped expanding bullet to promote controlled expansion across a range of velocities. Nickel-plated brass cases improve visibility and corrosion resistance for routine handling and storage. This load is intended for informed shooters seeking a lower‑recoil defensive option for close-range encounters.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box, the smaller retail unit; this product is packaged as a 25‑round box.
Case: Available by case; a case consists of 10 boxes (10 × 25 rounds = 250 rounds), so a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is 9mm Luger.
- Bullet weight is 100 grains.
- Bullet type is FTX polymer tip (FlexTip).
- Muzzle velocity is 1125 fps.
- Muzzle energy is 281 ft‑lbs.
- Rounds per box is 25.
- Boxes per case is 10.
- Case rounds total is 250.
- Case material is nickel‑plated brass.
- Series is Critical Defense Lite.
Critical Defense Lite pairs Hornady’s proven FTX design with optimized propellants to reduce felt recoil and muzzle flash in short-barreled defensive handguns. Its combination of controlled expansion, reliable feeding, and visible nickel‑plated cases makes it a practical choice for shooters prioritizing manageable recoil and consistent performance in compact carry firearms.
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