Ammunition makers are developing rounds that can do more with less bullet weight and size than ever before, such as the case with Hornady's Critical Duty and Critical Defense series of self ...

The Critical Duty bullet was made in 2011 with Critical Defense bullet as its base. It features an interlock band, which is now the style of bullet for FBI protocol.

Rather, it should be considered a choice when other choices are impractical. The new Hornady Critical Defense .32 Auto cartridge adds a little more practicality to the choice. Time to pull the trigger ...

Best for Self Defense: Hornady Critical Duty. Best for Self Defense. Hornady Critical Duty 10mm Ammo. see at Palmetto State Armory see at Sportsman's Warehouse. Specs. Bullet Weight: 175 grains.

Hornady Critical Duty cartridges are also for duty-sized guns. Rather than go with heaver 147 grain or lighter 115 grain bullets, ... The off duty version is Critical Defense.

Some hollow point rounds—such as Hornady Critical Defense ammunition—have a polymer dot in the center of the opening to aggressively drive bullet expansion. 13mm Gyrojet.

Hornady Ammuntion has introduced its new Critical Defense and Critical Duty ammo lines, whose names sound similar but in fact the products were designed for very different purposes.. Critical ...