Hornady Critical Duty 357 Sig 135 Grain FlexLock Ammo

Description

Hornady Critical Duty is a law-enforcement-grade handgun cartridge line engineered for reliable feeding and controlled performance through common urban barriers. This loading employs Hornady’s FlexLock projectile technology with a polymer FlexTip and an InterLock jacket-to-core band for consistent expansion and weight retention. Nickel-plated cases and low-flash propellants are used to support reliable handling and reduced flash signature in low-light conditions.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is chambered for .357 Sig.
• The bullet weighs 135 grains.
• The projectile is a FlexLock (polymer-tipped) design featuring Hornady’s Flex Tip.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 1225 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is 450 ft·lb.
• The cartridge cases are nickel-plated brass to aid corrosion resistance and low-light chamber checks.
• The bullet includes a heavy-duty InterLock jacket-to-core band for increased weight retention.
• The product is offered in case configurations that include 10 boxes per case (per supplied product attributes).

Critical Duty loads are intended for users who require dependable barrier performance and consistent terminal behavior in defensive and operational contexts. The FlexLock bullet’s combination of a FlexTip and InterLock band aims to reduce clogging and prevent jacket-core separation, while the cartridge construction supports reliable feeding and handling. This loading provides a practical balance of penetration characteristics and controlled expansion for users focused on defensive handgun applications.