This expert-level guide, informed by a firearms instructor, details the shift away from traditional hollow points in 2025-2026 due to advancements in defensive ammunition. It covers Solid Copper Hollow Points, Fluted Solids, Tumble-on-Impact rounds, Bonded Jacketed Hollow Points, and Ballistic Tip ammunition, highlighting their performance characteristics, barrier penetration capabilities, and suitability for various firearm platforms and legal restrictions. The information emphasizes consistency, control, and versatility in critical situations.
This video announces Hornady's new 5.7x28mm Critical Defense ammunition, designed for the growing market of FN-chambered firearms. Featuring a 40-grain FTX bullet, this load is intended for personal defense, boasting a muzzle velocity of 1,810 fps for significant energy on target. The FTX projectile's Flex Tip eXpanding design ensures reliable expansion even after passing through barriers. This offering aims to address the limited ammunition options currently available for 5.7x28mm firearms.
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