Hornady Critical Defense 410 Ammo

Features

1. Triple Defense Projectile Column — Each 2.5-inch shell stacks one .41 caliber non-jacketed FTX slug on top of two .35 caliber lead round balls for layered terminal performance.
2. FTX Flex Tip Slug — The patented FTX polymer tip drives controlled expansion in soft tissue while maintaining weight retention and straight-line penetration.
3. High-Antimony Lead Round Balls — Cold-swaged .35 caliber balls resist deformation in the bore and hit the target with consistent, repeatable patterns.
4. Optimized for Judge-Style Revolvers — Engineered to place all three projectiles on a man-sized target at seven yards from short-barrel .410 handguns like the Taurus Judge and Bond Arms derringers.
5. 750 fps Muzzle Velocity — Delivers approximately 294 ft-lbs of muzzle energy — enough authority for defensive use without the punishing recoil of magnum buckshot.
6. 2-1/2 Inch Shell Length — Standard .410 bore length compatible with revolvers, single-shots, pumps, and semi-autos chambered for 2.5-inch shells.
7. Low-Flash Propellant — Specially formulated powder minimizes muzzle flash in low-light defensive scenarios, preserving your night vision and target focus.
8. Nickel-Plated Head — Resists corrosion during long-term carry and feeds smoothly in tubular magazines and revolver chambers.
9. 20-Round Box — Packaged 20 rounds per box, the standard configuration for defensive shotshell ammunition.
10. Made in the USA — Loaded at Hornady's Grand Island, Nebraska facility to the company's standards for consistency and reliability.