Description
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
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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
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .410 Bore |
| Shell Length | 2.5″ (64 mm) |
| Payload | 1×41-cal FTX Slug + 2×35-cal Balls |
| Velocity | ~750 fps |
| Energy | ~294 ft‑lbs |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Model / SKU | Hornady 86238 |
| Made in | USA |
Ideal Applications
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Self-Defense in Judge-Style Revolvers — Loads built to extract cleanly and pattern reliably in compact handgun platforms.
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Close-Quarter Defense — Pattern spreads effectively at ~7 yards with balanced penetration.
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High Visibility in a Compact Load — Copper‑plated hulls reduce flash and aid in visibility in low-light scenarios.
Shooter Notes & User Feedback
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“Tight groups from my Governor” – consistent and predictable shot placement reported in revolver platforms.
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Reliable cycling, no failures in multiple revolver tests—trusted by shooters for accurate defensive performance.
Item # 86238
