A box of 25 rounds, the Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 110gr FTX Ammunition (Hornady part no. 90310) is a .38 Special load carrying a 110-grain FTX bullet. Hornady builds Critical Defense around a patented Flex Tip that eliminates the clogging and inconsistency that can plague conventional hollow point bullets. Fired from a 4-inch test barrel, the load is rated at 1010 fps with 249 ft-lb of muzzle energy. At 100 yards the same load is listed at 882 fps and 190 ft-lb. Hornady aims the line at concealed carry and personal protection, including very short-barreled handguns.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, so confirm it matches the cartridge marked on your barrel before ordering.
• Bullet weight is 110 grains, which sets the load apart from its siblings in the line.
• The bullet is an FTX bullet with a patented Flex Tip, built to expand reliably and resist clogging through heavy clothing.
• Velocity at the muzzle is 1010 fps out of a 4-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 249 ft-lb, measured in that same 4-inch barrel.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 882 fps, showing how much speed the bullet holds downrange.
• Energy at 100 yards is 190 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

What bullet does the .38 Special 110gr load use? It uses a 110-grain FTX bullet. Hornady says the patented Flex Tip expands reliably and resists clogging when fired through heavy clothing.

What velocity does Hornady publish for this load? Hornady lists 1010 fps at the muzzle and 882 fps at 100 yards, measured from a 4-inch test barrel.

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

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