25 ACP – 35 Gr XTP-HP – Hornady (90012) – 250 Rounds

This 25 ACP Hornady load (90012) gives small defensive pistols a more capable bullet than standard full metal jacket ammunition. Hornady loads it with a 35 grain XTP hollow point bullet. The XTP design has a controlled-expansion reputation across many handgun calibers. In 25 ACP, that matters because the cartridge has very little energy to waste.

Hornady rates this load at 900 fps with 63 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it stays realistic for the caliber while still giving shooters a purpose-built hollow point. The 25 ACP will never behave like a larger service cartridge. However, it offers light recoil, fast recovery, and easy control in very small handguns.

The XTP bullet gives this load its advantage. It uses a drawn jacket and a hollow point cavity built for controlled expansion. Meanwhile, the bullet’s shape supports reliable feeding in pocket pistols that can be sensitive to ammunition. That balance matters. Small defensive pistols need ammunition that feeds cleanly first, then performs as well as the caliber allows.

Hornady loads this ammunition in brass cases with Boxer primers. Moreover, the cases are reloadable, which adds value for shooters who save brass. Each box contains 25 rounds. Each case includes 10 boxes, totaling 250 rounds. That quantity gives enough ammunition for function testing, carry rotation, and reserve storage.

This is a focused 25 ACP defensive load. It keeps recoil low, adds a proven XTP hollow point, and gives pocket-pistol owners a better option than basic ball ammunition.