25 Rounds of 5.7x28mm Ammo by Hornady Critical Defense - 40gr JHP

You used to have very limited options when it came to 5.7x28mm self-defense ammunition. Very few companies manufacture it. You still have limited options now that Hornady has entered the mix – but the Nebraskan company’s excellent Critical Defense series ammo is one very good option indeed!

This cartridge’s jacketed hollow point looks like something special. That’s because it is! The FTX is one of very few JHP bullets that includes a polymer plug in its nose cavity. It’s not there to look cool. It’s there to act as a barrier that keeps the surrounding nose cavity from becoming obstructed with fabric particles before it can enter soft tissue. The plug provides added assurance that the FTX will expand without fail, so you can enjoy added confidence that you’re truly equipped to handle the threat.

This ammo’s propellant doesn’t just accelerate its 40 grain bullet out of a 4.8” barrel at a velocity of 1,810 fps. It is also formulated to minimize muzzle flash – the reason why you won’t become temporarily blinded while firing this ammo in the dark. You may not be SEAL Team Six, but you still understand the importance of being able to see the thing that you’re firing at.