Hornady Critical Defense .25 ACP 35gr FlexTip ammunition (part no. 90014) loads a 35-grain flextip bullet in .25 ACP, built for personal and home defense. Hornady builds Critical Defense around its FlexTip bullet, a soft polymer insert that eliminates the clogging and inconsistency of a traditional hollow point, loaded in nickel-plated cases for visibility and low-flash powder that won’t disrupt night vision. FlexTip construction eliminates the clogging that can plague a traditional hollow point cavity. In handgun ammunition for personal defense, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .25 ACP, a small chambering built around the lightest, most compact pocket pistols.
• The bullet weighs 35 grains, a lighter bullet that runs faster for a flatter trajectory at handgun ranges.
• The bullet type is FlexTip, a soft polymer tip that eliminates the clogging and inconsistency of a traditional hollow point.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and a reloadable case for handloaders.
• Hornady markets this under its Critical Defense line, known for a FlexTip bullet that eliminates hollow-point clogging, in nickel-plated cases.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a range trip without constantly reordering.
• 10 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.13 per round, in line with other premium hunting and defensive ammunition.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 0.35 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this .25 ACP load built for? It is built for personal and home defense, loading a flextip bullet engineered for that role.

What makes .25 ACP a good choice? .25 ACP is a small chambering built around the lightest, most compact pocket pistols, which is exactly why Hornady loads it in this configuration.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .25 ACP 35gr FlexTip

Carry it or keep it in the nightstand knowing the load behind it is built to perform when it counts. Order the Hornady Critical Defense .25 ACP 35gr FlexTip from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.