Hornady Critical Defense .380 ACP 90-grain FTX ammunition (part no. 90080) is built around the Flex Tip bullet designed to expand reliably even after passing through heavy clothing. Hornady engineers the soft polymer tip to initiate expansion instantly on contact, solving the clogged-cavity problem that can plague traditional hollow points in pocket-pistol calibers. For carriers of a compact .380, this handgun ammunition is one of the most trusted defensive options on the market.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .380 ACP, a compact, low-recoil pocket-pistol caliber.
• The bullet is a 90-grain Hornady FlexTip eXpanding (FTX), using a soft polymer tip to trigger reliable expansion.
• The Critical Defense line is engineered to resist clogging from heavy clothing before expansion.
• The case is brass, giving reliable extraction and reloading potential.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, enough to load and practice with several magazines.
• Cost runs about $1.09 per round, priced for a premium name-brand defensive load.
• Shipping weight runs about 0.6 lb per box, a useful reference when calculating order totals.
• The retail box measures 8.25 inches in length, sized for standard packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the FlexTip bullet avoid clogging like a standard hollow point? The soft polymer tip sits in the hollow cavity and gets pushed inward on impact, initiating expansion instantly instead of letting clothing or other material plug the cavity first.

Is .380 ACP a reliable defensive caliber with this load? Critical Defense is engineered specifically to overcome the expansion challenges common to compact .380 pistols, making it one of the most trusted choices in the caliber.

Buy Hornady Critical Defense 380 ACP 90gr FTX Ammo

A pocket .380 is a serious defensive tool when it is loaded with a bullet engineered to actually expand, and Critical Defense has built its reputation on doing exactly that. Load your carry pistol with a proven performer. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.