Critical defense, is best used for a 380 but even then it would be smarter to use underwood extreme.

The 147gr hst from a 3 barrel is very consistent, but it's on the shallow side for penetration (~13) depth, compared to the 124gr via 3 bbl.

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Sig ammo is usually relatively.

Hornady critical duty +p in.

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It lacks in expansion when compared to the hst.

Both are highly recommended.

Hornady critical defense vs.

In my local area i have critical duty and federal hst both readily available.

While the cd is not loaded as hot.

Choosing a round for my 9mm conceal carry weapon (beretta 92x centurion) down to these two rounds.

Critical duty performs better than hst when windshields or sheet metal is expected.

Hornady has been making reloading components and ammunition since 1949,.

The federal hst 230gr load versus hornady's critical duty 220gr +p cartridge being.

Most of the ballistic testing stuff i can find is for clothing / human tissue penetration, but i'm curious about bears.

In my case, what is the difference between hornady critical defense and critical duty ammo?

I'm considering switching up my carry ammo and i currently.

Federal hst vs hornady critical defense?

That being said, i wouldnโ€™t want to get shot by either.

Hst will penetrate deeper and has a larger expansion diameter compared to the critical defense.

Critical duty ยฎ handgun ammunition is built to meet the needs and requirements of law enforcement and tactical professionals, as well as those law abiding citizens.

Another of the interesting findings in our carry survey was the defensive ammo that people chose to use.

It depends on your barrel length.

Critical dutyโ„ข handgun ammunition is built to meet the needs and requirements of law enforcement and tactical professionals, as well as those law abiding.

The hst has been used in actual police involved shootings.

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/ 1shot_tv in this video i do the fbi heavy clothing ballistics gel test with the federal premium hst, speer gold dot, & hornady critical duty.

For target shooting, ammunition is a matter of casual preference and budget concerns.

In the general survey, hornady critical.

What are some pros and cons of the two aforementioned ammunitions?