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Why customers choose this item
✓40 S and W handgun ammo
✓165 grain FTX projectile
✓Flex Tip bullet design
✓1175 fps muzzle velocity
✓20 rounds per box
✓Critical Defense series
Product highlights
40 S&W handgun ammunition designed for personal protection and defensive carry use
165 grain Flex Tip bullet engineered for reliable expansion and terminal performance
Rated velocity of 1175 feet per second for consistent ballistic results
Nickel plated cases improve visibility and corrosion resistance in low light conditions
20 rounds per box suitable for defensive carry or testing purposes
Critical Defense series optimized for consistent function in compact handguns
Product description
The Hornady Critical Defense 40S&W 165 Grain Flex Tip 20 Round Box is a handgun ammunition designed for personal protection use.
This Hornady Critical Defense cartridge is chambered in .40 S&W and features a 165 grain FTX bullet with a listed velocity of 1,175 feet per second. The Flex Tip projectile supports consistent expansion, and this product is used for concealed carry and defensive handgun applications. In typical setups, the Hornady Critical Defense handgun ammunition is packaged in a 20 round box and utilizes nickel-plated cases for improved visibility and corrosion resistance. The cartridge configuration includes low-flash propellants for reduced visual disruption in low-light conditions. This handgun ammunition is suitable for compact and full-size handgun platforms chambered in .40 S&W.
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