Part of Hornady’s super premium line “Critical Defense”, this .40 S&W ammunition is fast, reliable and clean shooting; with many benefits and value adds built into the load. The real story however is the ultimate reliability and stopping power in a cartridge that has many peers, but few equals.

Hornady has been a long time member of the premium producers group in ammunition. This Critical Defense line represents their current high end self-defense and duty line and offers great penetration for the .40 S&W round which at times has been criticized for anemic penetration. The high velocity load and the consistently mushrooming projectile (the FTX with polymer insert) is a good fit with the reliable feeding of this cartridge. The round has a different bullet profile than most other JHP’s ensuring that the majority of .40 Smith & Wesson firearms can use it without failures to feed.

A Nickel plated brass cartridge case and a Boxer primer are a good base for a load that is nearly approaching 10mm numbers for ballistics. The powder charge is lower than a 10mm, but the very respectable numbers make this .40 S&W a strong contender for anyone using the .40 for defense.

Few loads can compete with the types of ballistics this round can offer in the .40 S&W; it’s indicative of Hornady’s commitment to changing minds about defense ammunition.Blazer is best known for their aluminum cased ammo, but they’re not specialized solely making to such rounds. Their Brass line of ammunition, appropriately, has brass casings. This 40 S&W round will let you enjoy the Idahoan manufacturer’s hard yet affordable work and still receive a choice handloading component afterward.

This cartridge features a 165 grain bullet. It offers all the advantages of a full metal jacket, but its jacket takes an extra measure by protecting the bullet’s base as well. That additional layer shields the leaden core from heat during ignition, which translates to healthier air for you to breathe in. It’s a greatchoi ce for an indoor range which tends to cork in air pollution.

This round’s brass casing houses a sensitive, non-corrosive Boxer primer, as well as a clean burning charge of smokeless powder. It’s a box of ammo that’s good for your pistol, good for your body, and good for your mind as well — the part of it that is dedicated to shooting, at least