Hornady .45 ACP Critical Duty is a high-performance defensive handgun cartridge engineered for law enforcement and personal protection. It features Hornady’s FlexLock® bullet, which combines a tough InterLock® band with a flexible polymer tip to ensure consistent expansion while preventing clogging when passing through barriers like clothing, glass, or drywall. Designed to meet rigorous FBI testing protocols, this round delivers controlled expansion, deep penetration, and excellent weight retention for dependable terminal performance. The nickel-plated cases enhance corrosion resistance and ensure smooth feeding and extraction in a wide range of .45 ACP firearms. With optimized powder loads for consistent velocity and reduced muzzle flash, Critical Duty ammunition provides reliable accuracy and performance in low-light, high-stress situations. Overall, it’s built for shooters who demand durability, barrier-blind performance, and consistent stopping power in a defensive round.