5.7x28mm – 40 Gr FTX – Hornady Critical Defense (90000) – 250 Rounds

This 5.7x28mm load (9000) gives personal-defense shooters a fast, light-recoiling round with modern Hornady bullet design. Hornady loads it with a 40 grain FTX bullet. The Flex Tip helps the bullet expand more consistently. It also helps prevent clogging through heavy clothing. As a result, this round gives the 5.7x28mm platform a more purposeful defensive profile than basic range ammunition.

Hornady rates this load at 1,810 fps and 291 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it delivers high velocity with very manageable recoil. The 40 grain bullet keeps the cartridge quick and flat. Meanwhile, the FTX design gives it controlled expansion instead of simple FMJ behavior. That balance matters in compact, fast-cycling 5.7 pistols.

Critical Defense ammunition focuses on real defensive use. It uses low-flash propellant to help preserve visibility in reduced light. Moreover, Hornady loads this round in nickel-plated brass cases. The nickel finish improves corrosion resistance and makes chamber checks easier. That is useful for ammunition that may sit loaded in magazines for extended periods.

Each box contains 25 rounds. Each case includes 10 boxes, totaling 250 rounds. Consequently, this case gives enough ammunition for function testing, carry rotation, magazine loading, and reserve storage. It also lets the shooter confirm reliability before setting boxes aside for defensive use.

This is a clean, serious 5.7x28mm defensive load. It brings speed, low recoil, FTX expansion, nickel-plated brass, and Hornady’s established Critical Defense construction in one practical case. Hornady confirms the 40 grain FTX bullet, 1,810 fps velocity, 291 ft-lbs energy, and 25-round box format. Retail listings confirm 10 boxes per case, nickel-plated brass, Boxer primers, and reloadable construction.