Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P 135 Grain FlexLock Ammo 25RD

Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P 135 Grain FlexLock Ammo

Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P 135 Grain FlexLock ammunition is a defensive handgun load developed around the demanding performance requirements of law enforcement and security professionals. Designed primarily for full-size handguns, Critical Duty combines a 135 grain FlexLock projectile with a full-power +P loading.

Hornady designed Critical Duty ammunition to provide consistent terminal performance through common intermediate barriers. The FlexLock projectile combines a heavy jacket, Flex Tip, InterLock band, and high-antimony lead core to support penetration, expansion, and weight retention.

135 Grain FlexLock Projectile

The 135 grain FlexLock bullet is purpose-built for defensive applications. Its heavily jacketed construction is designed to provide controlled expansion while maintaining projectile integrity as it passes through common barriers.

Hornady's InterLock band mechanically locks the jacket and high-antimony lead core together, helping reduce core-and-jacket separation and support high weight retention.

Hornady Flex Tip Technology

The FlexLock projectile incorporates Hornady's Flex Tip within the hollow-point cavity. The flexible material is designed to help initiate expansion while preventing material such as heavy clothing from clogging the cavity and interfering with bullet performance.

Designed for Barrier Performance

Critical Duty ammunition was developed to perform after passing through common intermediate barriers encountered in law enforcement testing. Hornady designed the load around performance through materials including heavy clothing, drywall, plywood, sheet metal, and automotive glass.

This barrier-focused design distinguishes Critical Duty from conventional defensive hollow-point ammunition intended primarily for unobstructed expansion.

9mm +P Full-Power Load

This Critical Duty load is chambered in 9mm Luger +P and has a listed muzzle velocity of 1,110 FPS. Because +P ammunition operates at higher pressure than standard-pressure 9mm ammunition, it should only be used in firearms specifically rated by their manufacturer for +P ammunition.

Nickel-Plated Case Specification

Critical Duty ammunition is specified with nickel-plated cartridge cases, which provide corrosion resistance and improved visibility during chamber checks. Packaging and case finish may vary if Hornady makes temporary production changes based on component availability.

Key Features

• 9mm Luger +P defensive handgun ammunition
• Hornady Critical Duty series
• 135 grain FlexLock projectile
• Designed for law enforcement and defensive applications
• Optimized for full-size handguns
• Flex Tip designed to initiate consistent expansion
• InterLock band mechanically locks the jacket and core together
• High-antimony lead core
• Heavy jacket designed for penetration and weight retention
• Engineered for performance through common intermediate barriers
• 1,110 FPS listed muzzle velocity
• Full-power +P loading
• Nickel-plated case specification
• 25 rounds per box

Specifications

*Hornady has previously made temporary production changes to nickel plating based on component availability. Actual case finish may vary by production lot.

What's Included

• 25 Rounds of Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P Ammunition
• 135 Grain Hornady FlexLock Projectiles
• Factory Hornady Critical Duty Packaging

Why Choose Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P 135 Grain?

Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P 135 Grain FlexLock is designed for shooters who prioritize consistent defensive performance, particularly when intermediate barriers are a consideration. Its FlexLock projectile combines Hornady's Flex Tip, InterLock band, heavy jacket, and high-antimony lead core in a projectile engineered around penetration, expansion, and retained weight.

For compatible full-size 9mm handguns rated for +P ammunition, this 135 grain Critical Duty load provides a purpose-built defensive cartridge with a listed 1,110 FPS muzzle velocity and 25 rounds per box.