Hornady Critical Defense 410 Triple Defense – .410 (20 Rounds)

Hornady Critical Defense .410 Triple Defense – 2.5″ (20 Rounds)

Engineered for personal defense in compact firearm platforms like the Taurus Judge and S&W Governor, this 2½″ .410 load features Hornady’s patented Triple Defense® arrangement: one expanded‑performance 41‑caliber FTX® slug stacked above two 35‑caliber lead round balls—all clocked at approximately 750 fps.

Key Features

• Triple Projectile Loading
  Combines a polymer‑tipped FTX® slug over two cold‑swaged lead balls to deliver expansion, reliable penetration, and pellet spread. Hornady designed this to place all projectiles on a man‑sized target at ~7 yds.

• FTX® Slug Engages Rifled Revolver Barrel
  The 41‑caliber slug engages rifling nose-on, ensuring predictable, stable expansion even from short barrels.

• Compact 2½″ Load with Brass-Headed Reliability
  Rifle‑rated hull ensures clean cycling and extraction in Judge‑style revolvers.

• Defensive-Grade Ballistics
  Offers ~294 ft‑lbs muzzle energy and ~750 fps velocity—optimized for close-range defensive encounters.

Specifications

Ideal Applications

• Self-Defense in Judge-Style Revolvers — Loads built to extract cleanly and pattern reliably in compact handgun platforms.

• Close-Quarter Defense — Pattern spreads effectively at ~7 yards with balanced penetration.

• High Visibility in a Compact Load — Copper‑plated hulls reduce flash and aid in visibility in low-light scenarios.

Shooter Notes & User Feedback

• “Tight groups from my Governor” – consistent and predictable shot placement reported in revolver platforms.

• Reliable cycling, no failures in multiple revolver tests—trusted by shooters for accurate defensive performance.

Item # 86238