.38 Special – Critical Defense Ammo – 110 Grain FTX – 25 Round Box
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK DETAILS, CALIBER, LOCAL LAWS, AND SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 110 Grain FTX is a personal-protection revolver load built with Hornady’s Flex Tip bullet, nickel-plated cases, and low-flash propellants. This is a 25-round defensive box for .38 Special revolvers where controlled expansion, reliable chamber checks, and reduced-light performance matter.
This is standard .38 Special Critical Defense, not the .38 Special +P version. That matters. Same family, different pressure lane — and pressure lanes are not where we freestyle like a backyard poet with bad insurance.
Ammo / Use Check
- Use only in firearms chambered for .38 Special.
- This listing is for standard .38 Special, not .38 Special +P.
- FTX bullet design is built for personal-defense use and resistance to hollow point clogging.
- Always test defensive ammo in your own firearm before trusting it. The box makes promises. The range cross-examines.
Does NOT Fit
- Do not use in firearms not chambered for .38 Special.
- Do not buy this if you specifically need the .38 Special +P version.
- Do not buy this expecting FMJ range ammo, wadcutter target ammo, or bulk practice ammo.
What It Does
This load gives .38 Special shooters a 110 grain Hornady FTX defensive round with nickel-plated cases for visibility and smoother handling. Hornady’s Critical Defense line uses low-flash propellants and Flex Tip bullets to support concealed carry, home defense, and personal-protection use.
Why It’s Worth It
Critical Defense is one of Hornady’s most recognized defensive ammo lines, and this .38 Special version fits the classic revolver-defense lane. It gives customers a lighter 110 grain FTX load with manageable recoil, clean packaging, and a known name behind it — no mystery-box nonsense from the ammo swamp.
Specs
- Brand: Hornady
- Product Line: Critical Defense
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Weight: 110 Grain
- Bullet Type: FTX / Flex Tip
- Case: Nickel-Plated Brass
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,010 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: 249 ft-lbs
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Rounds Per Case: 250
- UPC: 090255903102
- Category: Handgun Ammunition
What’s Included
- One 25-round box of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special ammunition
- 110 grain FTX / Flex Tip defensive rounds
Verify Before You Buy
- Verify your firearm is chambered for .38 Special.
- Verify you are buying standard .38 Special, not .38 Special +P.
- Verify this ammunition is legal to purchase, possess, and ship to your location.
- Ammo sales are restricted by state/local law and may require documentation depending on where you live.
Disclaimers
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