Description

Hornady Critical Defense .357 Magnum ammunition loads a 125 grain FTX (Flex Tip) projectile intended for personal protection and short-barrel handguns. The load is specified at approximately 1500 feet per second and is packaged as 25 rounds per box. Product information indicates reliable expansion performance across common defensive scenarios and consistent ignition characteristics.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .357 Magnum.
• The bullet weight is 125 grains.
• The bullet type is FTX (Flex Tip).
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1500 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 624 ft·lb.
• The packaging is 25 rounds per box.
• Boxes per case are 10.
• The case material is listed as brass.
• This product is listed as reloadable.
• Primary application is listed as home defense / personal protection.

Hornady’s FTX design combines a polymer tip with a jacketed hollow-point profile to promote controlled expansion while resisting clogging through intermediate barriers. Propellant selection and load tuning in this offering prioritize consistent performance and reduced muzzle flash for use in short-barreled pistols. The 25-round packaging and known ballistics make this load appropriate for users seeking a purpose-driven defensive cartridge that balances manageable recoil with terminal performance.