Description

Hornady Critical Defense Lite is a reduced-recoil defensive handgun load developed for lightweight, compact firearms. It employs the patented FTX Flex Tip design with a polymer insert to promote consistent expansion across a range of velocities. Rounds are loaded into nickel-plated brass cases and use low-flash propellants suitable for short-barreled pistols.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm Luger.
• The bullet weight is 100 grains.
• The bullet features a polymer-tipped FTX design for controlled expansion.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1125 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 281 ft·lbs.
• Each box contains 25 rounds.
• There are 10 boxes per case.
• Units per case total 250 rounds.
• The cartridge is loaded into nickel-plated brass cases.
• This load is reloadable per manufacturer attributes.

Critical Defense Lite offers a controllable, reduced-recoil option for concealed-carry and defensive applications in compact handguns. Its combination of the FTX bullet, low-flash propellants, and corrosion-resistant nickel-plated cases is intended to deliver reliable feeding, reduced felt recoil, and consistent performance in short-barreled pistols.