.357 Magnum – Critical Defense Ammo – 125 Grain FTX – 25 Round Box
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK DETAILS, CALIBER, LOCAL LAWS, AND SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Hornady Critical Defense .357 Magnum 125 Grain FTX is a defensive handgun load built for personal protection, concealed carry, and short-barreled handgun use. It uses Hornady’s Flex Tip bullet design, nickel-plated cases, and low-flash propellants to keep the load focused on defensive performance instead of cheap range-day noise.
This is a 25-round box of serious .357 Magnum defensive ammo. Not plinking ammo. Not “I found this dusty box behind grandpa’s tackle kit” ammo. This is the stuff you buy when the revolver has a real job.
Ammo / Use Check
- Use only in firearms clearly marked for .357 Magnum.
- Do not use in firearms chambered only for .38 Special.
- FTX bullet design is built for defensive expansion and resistance to clogging through heavy clothing.
- Always test defensive ammo in your own firearm before trusting it. The box can promise. The range tells the truth.
What It Does
This load gives .357 Magnum shooters a 125 grain Hornady FTX defensive round with nickel-plated cases for easier chamber checks and corrosion resistance. Hornady pairs the Flex Tip projectile with low-flash propellants to support defensive handgun use, especially in reduced-light situations.
Why It’s Worth It
Critical Defense is one of Hornady’s most recognized personal-protection ammo lines for a reason. The nickel case, low-flash powder, and FTX bullet make this a clean defensive choice for .357 Magnum revolvers where reliability, visibility, and consistent bullet behavior matter more than saving two bucks and pretending bargain ammo has your back.
Specs
- Brand: Hornady
- Product Line: Critical Defense
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 125 Grain
- Bullet Type: FTX / Flex Tip
- Case: Nickel-Plated Case
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,500 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: 624 ft-lbs
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Rounds Per Case: 250
- UPC: 090255905007
- Category: Handgun Ammunition
What’s Included
- One 25-round box of Hornady Critical Defense .357 Magnum ammunition
- 125 grain FTX / Flex Tip defensive rounds
Verify Before You Buy
- Verify your firearm is chambered for .357 Magnum.
- Verify this ammunition is legal to purchase, possess, and ship to your location.
- Verify age requirements before ordering.
- Ammo sales are restricted by state/local law and may require documentation depending on where you live.
Disclaimers
Ammo is more than metal and powder — it’s the embodiment of freedom. We sell freedom in brass cases. Sadly, some states fear that truth and hate freedom.
Freedom-Hating Zones: AK, CA, CT, D.C, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI — and any other state that thinks neutering the 2A makes them safer. We don’t ship there. Period.
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Age: You must be legal age (18+ long gun ammo, 21+ handgun ammo).
We know it’s not your fault — freedom is often punished where it should be honored. But remember, rights not defended are rights surrendered. If you want to breathe freer air, everything’s bigger in Texas — the skies, the BBQ, and most of all, the freedom. Pack your bags, bring your appetite, and join us.
