We’ve had great fun subjecting Hornady Critical Defense ammunition to all sorts of abusive tests. It’s supposed to expand after passing through all sorts of potential barriers – every time. Check out some of our “Will It Expand” reports!
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| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Leather and Fabric | Black-eyed Peas |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Flour | Rocks |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Grape Jelly | Flour |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Spam | E-mail Spam |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Rocks | Honey Bear |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Cowboy Boots | Grape Jelly |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Black-eyed Peas | Spam |
| Hornady Critical Defense vs. Butt Modulating Yogurt | |
Critical Defense Ammo Buyers Guide
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9mm 115 grain |
We’ve had good success with the 9mm Critical Defense load. It expands well after passing through leather and clothing as well as Spam. | BUY NOW: Hornady Ammo 9mm Luger 115gr Crt Defense 25/Box |
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.38 Special +P 110 grain |
We shot the .38 Special +P 110 grain Critical Defense load through two layers of heavy leather – out of a short barrel revolver – and it still expanded perfectly. | BUY NOW: Critical Defense Ammunition 38 Special+p 110 Gr Ftx 25/Box |
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.40 S&W 165 grain |
The .40 S&W load has taken plenty of hollow point abuse, yet we have continued to get good results. It’s expanded after passing through rock and the cloggiest stuff known to hollow points – flour. |
BUY NOW: Hornady Ammo 40 S&W 165gr Critical Defense |
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.357 Magnum 125 grain |
We’ve found it to expand in rocks and bears so far. We’re still testing. Stay tuned… | BUY NOW: Hornady Critical Defense 357 Magnum FTX 25/box |
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.45 ACP 185 grain |
BUY NOW: Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP 185 grain FTX 20/box | |
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.380 ACP 90 grain |
.380’s in general are a tad light on both bullet weight and velocity. Hornady Critical Defense uses a polymer flex tip plug that helps with more consistent expansion, especially after penetrating barriers. | BUY NOW: Critical Defense Ammunition 380 Auto 90 Gr Ftx 20 Ct |
