Hornady Critical Defense FTX 9mm Luger 115-grain ammunition (part no. 90250 CASE) is a proven self-defense load from Hornady, sold here in a bulk 250-round case for shooters who carry and train with the same round. The FTX bullet uses Hornady’s Flex Tip technology, a soft polymer insert that plugs the hollow-point cavity so it can’t clog with clothing or other barriers on the way to the target. That design lets the bullet expand reliably through common defensive barriers instead of acting like a solid FMJ round on impact. At a listed 1,140 feet per second, this load balances expansion with manageable recoil for a compact or full-size 9mm carry gun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm Luger, the standard defensive and duty cartridge.
• Loaded with a 115-grain bullet for a balance of expansion and manageable recoil.
• Uses Hornady’s FTX Flex Tip polymer-tipped hollow point, designed to resist clogging and expand reliably through barriers.
• Rated at a listed 1,140 feet per second muzzle velocity.
• Sold as a bulk 250-round case, broken down into 10 boxes of 25 rounds each.
• Ships at approximately 7 pounds per case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FTX bullet’s Flex Tip for? It’s a soft polymer insert that keeps the hollow-point cavity from clogging with clothing or other material, so the bullet expands reliably on impact instead of acting like solid FMJ.

Is this a good round to carry and train with? Yes, buying it by the case lets shooters practice with the same load they carry for defense.

How is the 250-round case packaged? It ships as 10 individual boxes of 25 rounds each.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense FTX 9mm Ammo

A carry gun should be practiced with the same load it’s loaded with, and this bulk case makes that affordable. Stock up on handgun ammunition for training and carry alike. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.