The Hornady Critical Defense .30 Super Carry 100gr FTX (Hornady part no. 90050) pairs a 100-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) with .30 Super Carry chambering for shooters who want personal defense and everyday carry. Hornady loads it to feed reliably from a carry gun and do real work on the other end. The Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) is built to expand reliably through denim and drywall alike, transferring energy instead of overpenetrating. For handgun ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .30 Super Carry, a proven defensive chambering with wide handgun and ammunition availability.
• The bullet weighs 100 grains, a bullet weight that balances penetration depth with manageable recoil.
• The bullet design is Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX), a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
• The case material is Nickel-Plated Brass, the slicker nickel finish resists tarnish and feeds reliably from a carry gun.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for a solid range session without constantly reordering.
• At about $1.31 per round in this box quantity, it is straightforward to budget for a training day or hunting season.
• The box ships at roughly 0.49 lb, light enough to make case-quantity orders easy to plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Critical Defense .30 Super Carry 100gr FTX best suited for? With .30 Super Carry chambering and a 100-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX), it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

Is this a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, the 100-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) is built for reliable feeding and expansion in compact carry pistols.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses nickel-plated brass, which is standard reloadable brass for handloaders who want to recover components.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .30 Super Carry 100gr FTX

Carrying every day means trusting the round in the chamber, and this is the load built to earn that trust. Load up, run it through your carry gun to confirm function, and keep it ready. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.