380 ACP – Defensive Ammo – 90 Grain FTX – Hornady Critical Defense
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK DETAILS, CALIBER, LOCAL LAWS, AND SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.
The Hornady Critical Defense 380 ACP 90 Grain FTX is a 25-round defensive handgun load built for concealed carry and personal protection. It uses Hornady’s Flex Tip expanding bullet, nickel-plated cases, and low-flash propellant designed to perform out of short-barreled defensive pistols.
This is serious .380 ACP carry ammo — not cheap range food, not mystery-box “trust me bro” ammo. Load it, test it, and make sure your pistol likes it before it gets the job.
Ammo / Defensive Use Reality Check
- Built with Hornady’s 90 grain FTX Flex Tip expanding bullet.
- Factory-loaded for .380 ACP / .380 Auto pistols.
- Nickel-plated cases help with visibility, chambering, and corrosion resistance.
- Low-flash propellant helps reduce muzzle flash in short-barreled defensive handguns.
- Always function-test carry ammo in your specific pistol. Tiny carry guns can be dramatic little divas.
What It Does
This load gives .380 ACP shooters a purpose-built defensive hollow point option using Hornady’s FTX bullet design. The Flex Tip helps reduce clogging through clothing barriers while supporting controlled expansion, and the nickel-plated case is built for carry-gun reliability.
Why It’s Worth It
Critical Defense is one of Hornady’s most recognized carry-ammo lines for a reason. In .380 ACP, ammo choice matters because the cartridge does not have much extra horsepower to waste. This gives you a proven defensive load in a practical 25-round box so you can test function and still have rounds left for carry.
Specs
- Brand: Hornady
- Product Line: Critical Defense
- Caliber: .380 ACP / .380 Auto
- Bullet Weight: 90 grain
- Bullet Type: FTX Flex Tip expanding hollow point
- Case Type: Nickel-plated brass
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,000 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 200 ft-lbs
- Rounds Per Box: 25
- Boxes Per Case: 10
- UPC: 090255900804
What’s Included
- One 25-round box of Hornady Critical Defense .380 ACP 90 grain FTX ammunition.
Verify Before You Buy
- Verify your firearm is chambered for .380 ACP / .380 Auto.
- Do not use this ammunition in firearms chambered for other calibers.
- Confirm local ammunition laws and shipping restrictions before ordering.
- Test this ammunition in your specific pistol before carrying it for defensive use.
- Ammo sales are typically non-returnable and non-refundable.
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).
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