For .38 Special +P carry guns, 25 rounds of the Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX Ammunition (Hornady part no. 90311) fill each box, each with a 110-grain FTX bullet. Hornady uses the same tip material found in its LEVERevolution ammunition, so the patented Flex Tip keeps the hollow point from clogging. Fired from a 4-inch test barrel, the load is rated at 1090 fps with 290 ft-lb of muzzle energy. Downrange, Hornady lists 928 fps and 210 ft-lb at 100 yards. The line is built for concealed carry and personal protection use.

Key Specifications

• This load is chambered in .38 Special +P, the one chambering Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet weighs 110 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is an FTX bullet with a patented Flex Tip, built to expand reliably and resist clogging through heavy clothing.
• Hornady rates the load at 1090 fps at the muzzle, measured from a 4-inch barrel.
• The load carries 290 ft-lb of energy at the muzzle in Hornady’s test.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 928 fps, showing how much speed the bullet holds downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 210 ft-lb, the downrange counterpart to the muzzle figure.
• The propellant is premium low flash, which Hornady says will not disrupt your vision.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, the quantity you receive with this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds are in the box? Each box holds 25 rounds of .38 Special +P ammunition.

Is this load a +P? Yes. Hornady lists it as 38 Special +P, loaded with a 110-grain FTX bullet.

What velocity does Hornady publish for this load? Hornady lists 1090 fps at the muzzle and 928 fps at 100 yards, measured from a 4-inch test barrel.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX Ammunition

Hornady developed Critical Defense for personal protection, and this load puts that design into a defensive handgun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your door, and browse more handgun ammunition while you are here.