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Is Hornady Critical Duty good for self-defense?
One of the top self-defense ammunitions to pick is the Hornady Critical Duty. For me, the reasons are because this ammo has been proven in FBI tactical handgun ammunition tests known as the FBI Protocol. This ammo testing procedure verifies the performance of this ammo as highly suitable for personal protection.
Which is better Hornady Critical Duty vs critical defense?
Critical Defense is for short barrel guns where barrier penetration is not important and reducing over-penetration risk is. Critical Duty is for LE missions where you would like a “barrier blind” bullet that will still expand and penetrate after punching through intermediate obstacles.
How does Hornady Critical Defense work?
Critical DEFENSE® provides controlled expansion while reducing the potential of over penetration. The patented FTX® bullet and associated Flex Tip® technology used in Critical DEFENSE® ammunition eliminates the clogging and inconsistent expansion and penetration that often plagues hollow point bullets.
What does a critical defense bullet do?
Critical DEFENSE® handgun ammunition is ideal for backup weapons, off-duty carry or for those serving in executive protection, undercover operations, or any dedicated close quarters situations. Critical DEFENSE® provides controlled expansion while reducing the potential of over penetration.
Is critical defense good?
Hornady has established a new standard of performance for self-defense ammunition in compact handguns. Its Critical Defense loads offer a good balance of penetration and expansion, even when first passing through heavy clothing. Hornady claims this tip initiates expansion and the ammunition is supremely reliable.
What is critical defense ammunition?
Critical Defense® ammunition was developed to provide the best performance for personal protection and is the ultimate choice for concealed carry firearms or self defense rifles. Bright nickel-plated cartridge cases ease chamber checks in reduced light, and low-flash propellants preserve night vision.