Any test results on Hornady Critical Duty yet?

[ElyasWolff]

Hey guys,
Has Doc or anyone reputable done any testing on the 9mm 135gr Hornady Critical Duty yet? (did a search, all the posts were pretty old)

I found 50 round boxes for a good price and I was thinking of picking some up since I cant find any of my normal load the 124+p GD right now.

[FlyingHunter]

Hey guys,
Has Doc or anyone reputable done any testing on the 9mm 135gr Hornady Critical Duty yet? (did a search, all the posts were pretty old)

I found 50 round boxes for a good price and I was thinking of picking some up since I cant find any of my normal load the 124+p GD right now.

Searched for info related to the Hornady "Critical Duty" and found this 2 month old OP with no answers...uh, maybe that's the answer. However, I am interested in learning about any credible info on Critical Duty" Anybody?

[DeltaKilo]

There are a couple of good YouTube videos posted up by one of the guys who writes for Mouseguns, the general conclusion on the Critical Duty is that it seems to work as advertised, no better or worse than any of the other suggested duty loads.

This is not official or scientific testing, though, based on Doc's basic standards.

[ST911]

Hornady publishes some ballistic testing data on their LE website. They have supplied additional data to LE/gov customers on request. These are obviously not independent testing, but they are useful.

http://www.hornadyle.com/products/handgun/

[FlyingHunter]

Hornady publishes some ballistic testing data on their LE website. They have supplied additional data to LE/gov customers on request. These are obviously not independent testing, but they are useful.

http://www.hornadyle.com/products/handgun/

Thank you Skintop911...I appreciate the link.

[kh86]

I remember seeing Dick Metcalf on G@A talking w/a rep showing the difference in this to Critical Defense. If it works like it should I have no idea why anyone would buy Critical Def. or why Hornady would keep making it when they have a clear replacement.

[Keith E.]

If it works like it should I have no idea why anyone would buy Critical Def. or why Hornady would keep making it when they have a clear replacement.

Lower recoil for the more sensitive shooter.

Keith

[askani79705]

I remember seeing Dick Metcalf on G@A talking w/a rep showing the difference in this to Critical Defense. If it works like it should I have no idea why anyone would buy Critical Def. or why Hornady would keep making it when they have a clear replacement.

Maybe they have a crap load of old components ?

[Shawn Dodson]

I remember seeing Dick Metcalf on G@A talking w/a rep showing the difference in this to Critical Defense. If it works like it should I have no idea why anyone would buy Critical Def. or why Hornady would keep making it when they have a clear replacement.

Critical Defense is "designed" by Hornady for shooting bad guys "in the open" where no light barrier material (e.g., automotive sheetmetal, windshield glass, sheetrock, etc.) is anticipated. In addition it's designed to be fired from smaller "concealed carry" type handguns. It typically penetrates less than 12".

Critical Duty is specifically designed to be fired from duty sized handguns and pass all eight FBI ammunition tests. Its lead core is harder than Critical Defense and may not perform well when fired from smaller "concealed carry" type pistols.

[tpd223]

One of the selling points to the Defense loads is a low recoil load that still expands in heavy clothing testing. A worthy goal for a defensive load to have.

One would be hard pressed to get a .380 or .38 non +P snub load to pass the FBI testing in other areas.