9mm + P – 135 Gr FlexLock – Hornady Critical Duty (90226) – 250 Rounds

This 9mm +P Critical Duty load (90226) gives defensive shooters a controlled, barrier-capable round with serious Hornady engineering behind it. Hornady loads it with a 135 grain FlexLock bullet. The Flex Tip helps prevent clogging. The InterLock band helps keep the jacket and core together. As a result, the bullet expands with control and keeps driving after impact.

Hornady rates this load at 1,110 fps and 369 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Therefore, it gives the shooter more pressure and velocity than standard 9mm loads while staying manageable in quality +P-rated firearms. The 135 grain bullet also strikes a strong balance. It carries more weight than common 115 or 124 grain loads. Meanwhile, it avoids the slower feel of heavier subsonic options.

Critical Duty is not casual range ammunition. It is built for defense, duty use, and serious carry rotation. Moreover, Hornady uses low-flash propellant to help preserve vision in reduced light. The nickel-plated brass cases also support smooth feeding, corrosion resistance, and easier chamber checks. That matters when the round may sit loaded for long periods.

Each box contains 25 rounds. Each case includes 10 boxes, totaling 250 rounds. Consequently, this case gives enough ammunition for function testing, carry verification, magazine rotation, and reserve storage. Hornady lists this SKU with nickel-plated brass cases, Boxer primers, 25-round boxes, and 10-box cases.