Product Information
Features
- 27% reduction in recoil
- 10��� penetration through FBI heavy clothing test with .550-.590��� expansion
- Same point of aim / point of impact as standard Critical Defense loads
Hornady Critical Defense Lite Ammunition was purpose built for defensive handgun use and is designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of the target every time. Critical Defense Lite Ammunition is loaded with Hornady's FTX bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Each round is loaded into a nickel plated brass case for increased visibility in low-light situations and premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled handguns that will not disrupt night vision. This load was developed for any shooter looking to minimize felt recoil of their lightweight, compact, personal protection revolver.
One of the unique features of this bullet is the PINK tip and pink ribbon packaging, Hornady is going to donate a portion of the proceeds on the sale of this ammunition to help fund breast cancer research.
Critical Defense Ammunition is:
- Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, including denim and leather
- Loaded with FTX bullets that deliver superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
- Loaded with clean burning and efficient propellants that reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently at all temperatures
- Exhibits minimal muzzle flash protect night vision
- Feeds reliably
- Silver nickel plating prevents corrosion and is easily visible in low light situations
- Bullets are custom designed for individual loads
- Effective, consistent, reliable self-defense ammunition
This ammunition was designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases
Technical Information
- Caliber: 9mm
- Bullet Weight: 100 Grains
- Bullet Style: Flex Tip eXpanding
- Ballistic Coefficient: .110
- Sectional Density: .113
- Case Type: Nickel
Ballistics Information:
- Muzzle Velocity: 1125 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 281 ft lb
- Test Barrel Length: 4"
Hornady 9mm Critical Defense Lite H90240 100 gr FTX 25 per box
H90240,H90240BRICK,H90240CASE,H90240X
Hornady 9mm Critical Defense Lite H90240 100 gr FTX 25 per box
Returns Policy
- We are unable to accept returns on ammunition. All ammunition sales are final.
- It is up to the customer to know all local laws and obey them. By purchasing ammunition or magazines you certify that you are 21 years of age.
Delivery Date and Manually Reviewed Orders
- We offer the estimated delivery date at checkout for UPS and Fedex shipping. This is an estimate based on the current warehouse workflow and the shipping carrier's transit time.
- If your order requires manual review the shipping date may be delayed. Orders that need to be manually verified are flagged by our system. Typically we flag orders for manual verification if the billing and shipping address do not match, we need an ID on file to ship the order, or if the order is from a first time customer for a large amount. We will contact you promptly to verify your order or request an ID. To expedite this process feel free to contact us in advance to verify the order or submit your ID. Please submit the ID using the tools on the site to upload your ID. This info is displayed below under your corresponding state. Once you have been verified you will be put on a white list for future orders. We thank you for your help.
Shipping Restrictions
Alaska | No ammunition |
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California |
Must be shipped to an FFL or Licensed Ammunition Vendor unless you are an exempt peace officer. IF you have an FFL03 we can ship ammunition to you once on file, but you must have an AVL issued by CA to transfer ammunition. Click here to view the FFL dealers we have on file and instructions for shipping to a CA FFL or AVL. Click here to upload your FFL or AVL information (LEO Credentials if applicable) No tracer ammunition No magazines over 10 rounds |
Connecticut |
No magazines over 10 rounds |
Colorado | No magazines over 15 rounds |
DC | No ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds |
Hawaii | No Ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds, no Starter Pistols |
Illinois | Must have an Illinois Firearms Owner Identification Card, no shipments to Chicago. Click here to upload your IL Firearms Owner ID Card |
Maryland | No magazines over 10 rounds |
Massachusetts | No Ammunition, no magazines over 10 rounds, no Starter Pistols |
New Jersey | No magazines over 10 rounds, must have a New Jersey Firearms Purchaser Identification Card to purchase ammunition Click here to upload your NJ Firearms Purchaser ID Card |
New York | No magazines over 10 rounds |
New York City | No magazines over 10 rounds, all ammunition must be shipped to an FFL Click here to upload an FFL |