Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm Luger 100-grain FTX ammunition (part no. 90240) is built specifically to reduce felt recoil for shooters who find standard 9mm defensive loads punishing. Hornady lightens the bullet to 100 grains and reduces velocity, keeping the same reliable FlexTip expansion technology while cutting recoil for smaller or lighter-framed pistols. For shooters who want a controllable carry load, this handgun ammunition is purpose-built to be easier to shoot.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, the most widely carried defensive handgun caliber.
• The bullet is a 100-grain Hornady FlexTip eXpanding (FTX), lightened specifically to reduce recoil.
• The Critical Defense Lite loading trims velocity for softer, more controllable recoil.
• The case is brass, giving reliable extraction and reloading potential.
• The box length runs 2.5 inches, sized for standard 9mm retail packaging.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, giving a few extra rounds over the standard 20-count box.
• Shipping weight runs about 0.665 lb per box, a useful reference when calculating order totals.
• Cost runs about $1.06 per round, a straightforward way to compare value against similar loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Critical Defense Lite built for? It is designed for shooters who want reduced recoil from a 9mm carry pistol, including new shooters, smaller-framed shooters, or anyone who shoots more accurately with a softer-recoiling load.

Does the lighter bullet still expand reliably? Yes, it uses the same FlexTip technology as standard Critical Defense, engineered to expand consistently despite the reduced velocity.

Buy Hornady Critical Defense Lite 9mm 100gr FTX Ammo

A carry load you can shoot accurately under stress matters more than a load that only looks good on paper, and Critical Defense Lite is built for real-world control. Load your carry pistol with a round you can shoot well. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.