--- title: "Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40gr FTX 25rd" description: "Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm ammunition features a 40gr FTX bullet with Flex Tip technology for reliable expansion. Each box contains 25 rounds." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/hornady-90000-5.7x28-40gr-ftx-cd" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm ammunition features a 40gr FTX bullet with Flex Tip technology for reliable expansion. Each box contains 25 rounds." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/246874/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713457293" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40gr FTX 25rd" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Ammunition](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition) / [Handgun Ammo](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition/handgun-ammo) / HRN-90000 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/246874/main.jpg?v=1713457293) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # HORNADY Critical Defense 5.7x28mm 40Gr FTX Brass Ammunition | 25 Rounds Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm ammunition features a 40-grain FTX bullet designed for personal protection. Its patented Flex Tip technology helps prevent hollow point clogging and promotes consistent expansion, while specially selected propellants support reliable cycling, reduced recoil, and limited muzzle flash. Each box contains 25 rounds. 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** [1 review](#reviews) $28.97 --- $1.16 per round ** 4 interest-free payments of **$7.24** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Fulfilled by a partner warehouse. ** Partner Fulfilled ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Item # 246874 Style HRN-90000 UPC 090255900002 Condition New Manufacturer [Hornady](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/hornady) Units Per Box 25 Caliber 5.7x28mm Weight 2 lb The patented Flex Tip technology used in Critical Defense ammunition eliminates the clogging and inconsistency that often plagues hollow point bullets. Hornady achieved this by using the same tip material used in LEVERevolution ammunition. All Critical Defense ammunition is loaded in nickel-plated cases for increased visibility in low-light situations. Premium low flash propellants deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled handguns, and won't disrupt vision. ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** 1 review ** ** ** ** ** 1 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## Reviews ** Richard Argyle, TX Hornaday puts out good ammunition and as always KY Gun does a good job shipping 7/11/2025 ** ** ** ** ** ## Shop 5.7x28mm Firearms ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Shop KYGUNCO for firearms, ammo, accessories, parts, and outdoor gear at low prices with fast, easy nationwide shipping.","name":"KYGUNCO","url":"https://www.kygunco.com/","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/#/schema/organization/kygunco"}},{"@id":"https://www.kygunco.com/product/hornady-90000-5.7x28-40gr-ftx-cd#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Hornady Critical Defense 5.7x28mm ammunition features a 40gr FTX bullet with Flex Tip technology for reliable expansion. 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