Find in-stock .380 ammunition and sort by price, brand, seller, review and more. This new load from Hornady is an extension of their very popular Critical Defense line of self-defense ammunition. 10. Shot FTX Critical Defense without any issues (~50 rounds each). Had 7 failure to extract and one got … The XTP bullet does well in other loadings. The box the Hornady FTX is in is labeled "critical defense" and the XTP is labeled as "custom." That's OK because Federal Hydra-Shok performs better in .380 ACP, even through clothing and I can consistently manually eject unspent rounds, so I'm not losing out on anything. We are doing everything possible to continue to respond to the record level of demand, we appreciate your patience during this time. I bought some Precision One based on the Ammo Quest reviews. Posted: 2/24/2019 2:17:01 PM EST [Last Edit: 2/24/2019 5:35:24 PM EST by Rustler] So we got two Glock 42 handguns late last year. The box the Hornady FTX is in is labeled "critical defense" and the XTP is labeled as "custom." Featuring a … I also understand with the barrel length of the pocket gun, expansion may be an issue. I decided I wanted to get some good self defence ammo for it and after looking at many ammo reviews I decided on the hornady critical defense 380 ammo! Thank you for your support. I plan to own a 42 again someday, but I'm loving my 43 right now. I currently carry golden sabre in both my handguns but seen these rounds and would like to step ahead in technology when it comes to ballistics. Because the projectile is based on the XTP, the Critical Defense rounds are also extremely accurate, and would make a fine choice for a match round. Post shoot analysis is performed. ... 380 Auto - BSR Hornady In Plastic Ammo M-ID FMJ: 95gr: n/a: 250 $ 449.95: $1.80: AlamoAmmo. There’s a new RED HEAD in town. Hornady XTP Hornady XTP is one of the toughest cup-and-core handgun bullets I’ve ever used. Critical Defense ® Personal Protection / Concealed Carry. I practice with handrolled ball or hornady XTP's, I carry Critical Defense FTX's in my LCP's and P238's. 1. 3m! These rounds are made specifically for maximum power and effectiveness. I wouldn't use Critical Defense anyway. At the range yesterday I had a FTF in the first magazine … I recently dumped it for Underwood's Lehigh Xtreme Defender. Lehigh Critical Defense and Polycase Inceptor … 380 vs. 9mm Hornady Critical Defense Denim, "Bone", and Gel Test Back in Spring 2012 I did a series to terminal tests comparing 380 and 9mm terminal performance. They are not really variants of the XTP but fresh designs for a specific purpose. What is your inputs on … Nah Joined Aug 2008; Posts 22074; EE Offline; USA. Hornady Critical Defense rounds use nickel-plated brass, which is smoother than standard brass, adding to the reliability equation. Hornady 90-Grain Critical Defense. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - G42 .380 Hornady XTP vs FTX. I keep waiting for Hornady to release the Critical Defense bullets for handloading! Personally, I have been looking at either Federal LE 99 Grain HST JHP, or Hornady Critical Defense 90 Grain Flex Tip. ARCHIVED; Rustler. Critical Defense The important thing to know about Hornady’s Critical Defense ammunition is that it was not designed to pass the full FBI protocol, because it was never envisioned as law enforcement-duty ammunition for service-size pistols. Still using Gold Dots for my 9mm, though I've got a box of Xtreme Defender yet to run through more than a couple rounds. Welcome to the fifth installment of our ballistic gel testing series. Hornady located in Grand Island, Nebraska has a philosophy of “Ten bullets through one hole,” that has brought this two-man operation in 1949 to the ammunition giant it is today. What are your opinions/recommendations on .380 ACP self-defense ammo? It is important to us to be that way** HOME PROTECTION-PERSONAL DEFENSE. The current series is sponsored by Clark Armory who provided the testing medium and rounds: Hornady XTP; Black Hills .380 Auto Xtreme Defense Ammunition; We were fortunate enough to have Kayla Boblick (an up and coming 3-gunner, … Each 35 caliber round ball is made of high antimony, cold swaged lead to resist deformation and provide excellent penetration. Yes. ARCHIVED; Posted: 2/24/2019 2:17:01 PM EST So we got two Glock 42 handguns late last year. I had a friend give me 3 rounds of this new 'Critical Defense' load to water-test in my tank, and I plan to do that this weekend. 4m! If you've never heard of 32 NAA, I'll give you the 10,000 foot overview on the cartridge. From memory, the 380 Hornady Critical Defense and the Corbox DPX seem to be the two loads that people are most interested in seeing tested and evaluated. Preliminary info from Hornady is here: The XTP is a fantastic bullet, very reliable for hunting, but deer don't tend to wear winter jackets. Critical Defense ® handgun ammunition was developed to provide the best performance for DEFENSIVE or PERSONAL PROTECTION SITUATIONS and is the ultimate choice for any short barreled, concealed carry style firearm.. They have Hornady quality in common, however. Initially, I had planned on testing all the Hornady 380 loads in one big test, but earlier this week I got an email from someone who wanted to send me two different Hornady loads to test. In the world of pocket pistols, the .380 ACP reigns supreme. Qty: 17 HMR 17gr V-MAX Hornady Ammo Box (50 rds) Average rating: 4102318 $15.00. Picked up some XTP because I've read it has better ballistics. The 32 NAA is a bottle-necked pistol cartridge spawned from the 380 Auto. Critical Defense .380 fed perfect in the LCP. https://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.com/2008/12/informal-tests- 380 ACP 90gr HP/XTP *NEW* Packaged in a 50 or 250 round boxes. Handguns, in … Qty: 17 HMR V-SHOK 17gr Hornady V-Max Federal Ammo Box (50 rds) P771 $14.99. With all the updates to my testing protocols over the last year and a half, I wanted to revisit these tests. With Critical Defense ammunition, Hornady took a different approach, but one similar to Pow'RBall and EFMJ bullets. 10mm Auto Hornady 155gr XTP Ammo (20rd Box) 9122 $19.99. Shot FTX Critical Defense without any issues (~50 rounds each). Qty: 22 WMR 30gr V-MAX Hornady Ammo Box (50 rds) 83202 $14.99. I am undecided between the self-defense ammo. Today, we also have the Critical Defense and Critical Duty loads. I recently started carrying a Glock 42 and I'm new to the .380 game. Ballistic Testing of Hornady XTP vs Black Hills Xtreme Defense Ammunition in .380 Auto. Hornady Critical Defense 380 Auto 90 Grain FTX Denim and Clear Gel Test The Critical Defense line from Hornady was created for concealed carry pistols that typically have barrels that are shorter than service length pistols. I was carrying the Hornady FTX with the plastic insert in the bullet, and found this Hornady XTP today. I've read that Hornady XTP ammo is the way to go. Browse and buy .380 ammo online easily with Ammohead. Qty: 22 WMR 45gr FTX Hornady Critical Defense Ammo Box (50 rds) Average … Unique to the Critical Defense ® 410, the 41 caliber FTX ® slug actually engages the gun’s rifling, and contacts the target nose-on, enabling the patented Hornady ® Flex Tip ® technology to assist in expansion for greatly enhanced terminal performance. Bout 1 in 10 rounds. All new components featuring the Hornady XTP Personal Protection […] Find Bulk 380 auto ammunition fast and cheap with Americas best ammunition search engine. As my title suggests, I'm looking for your opinions regarding the Sig Sauer V-Crown vs. the Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger rounds for home defense in a close quarters situation where in the event I have to shoot, I want to limit wall penetration. 380 Auto - Federal Range Target Practice Ammo FMJ : 95gr: n/a: 50 $ 94.00: $1.88: OrangeTargetAmmo. Title: Critical Duty vs Critical Defense Flyer-LE Web.indd Author: sethrexilius Created Date: 3/1/2016 3:45:53 PM These bullets are highly regarded for their reliable penetration and expansion at low-impact velocities. I dumped it for Gold Dots. Hornady 380 Auto 90 gr FTX Critical Defense 25/Box $39.99 ($1.60 / round) Notify Me When Available; Brand: Hornady; Item Number: 90080; Type: Self Defense ; Quantity: 25 Rounds; Hornady 380 Auto 90 gr Z-Max Zombie Ammo 25/Box $28.05 $21.99 ($0.88 / round) Brand: Hornady; Item Number: 90083; Type: Self Defense; Quantity: 25 Rounds; Hornady 380 Auto 90 gr XTP American Gunner 25/Box … Midway USA. Well just 4 rounds in a single block of ordnance gel is statistically insignificant. Hornady Critical Defense for 380 RELIABLE AMMO My TCP 738 eats anything I feed it without a hiccup! PICK UP HORNADY CRITICAL DEFENSE FROM GUNS.COM FROM $18. In the picture below you can see the 32 NAA and 380 AUTO side by side. I see these rounds are alot lighter but the penetration and expansion is guaranteed even through thick clothing which is a downfall to traditional hollow point rounds. Critical Defense vs. Critical Duty: Similarities First, let’s look at the similarities. The entire line has been optimized for short barrel pistols and features nickel plated brass for corrosion resistance and slick feeding. It's proven to be a very reliable pistol that I feel very good about carrying! The series proved to be quite popular on the blog and also on YouTube. ** All our products and components are proudly manufactured in the USA. It is available in .380 Auto, 9mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson and .45 ACP. Find Out More . I don't use Critical Defense, or any FTX bullet in .380 ACP, in my 738 TCP because the tip prevents me from consistently manually ejecting an unspent round. A Ruger LCP - 2.75" barrel - is used to test fire Hornady 380 defensive ammunition into bare ballistic gel. Hornady does not sell core products directly to the public - we kindly ask that you contact retailers about availability. If someone did these tests 40+ times in multiple blocks of gel, and the Precision One loading of Hornady's XTP (not FTX) was still penetrating 13.25" I'd have to say that Precision One is better than either Hornady's critical Defense or Gold Dot in .380 AUTO. I recently started carrying a Glock 42 and I'm new to the .380 game. So we shot 3 boxes (60 rounds total) of it yesterday just to see how it would go. Holding dozens of patented products in-house, such as Critical Defense, Critical Duty, and FlexLock ammunition, innovation and dead-on accuracy is what Hornady Ammunition is based on. Critical Defense .45 had issues feeding with the XDs. … [ARCHIVED THREAD] - G42 .380 Hornady XTP vs FTX. Unlike many of the other personal defense loads currently on the market, Hornady designed their Critical Defense lineup of ammunition from the ground up for use in short-barreled handguns during self-defense situations. I've read that Hornady XTP ammo is the way to go. 380 Auto - PMC Bronze FMJ - FREE SHIPPING Over $250: 90gr: n/a: … We're doing EVERYTHING we can. It shoots very well in my revolvers—an S&W Model 36 in .38 Special and a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt—and these bullets hit hard. Hornady Critical Defense ammo vs. Golden Sabre?? I was carrying the Hornady FTX with the plastic insert in the bullet, and found this Hornady XTP today. These loads make the most of a handgun caliber. 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