Is one better than the other? BC isn’t an issue with handgun loads.How do Hornady XTP and FTX bullets differ? XTP bullets feature a deep hollow point and serrated jacket for controlled expansion, while FTX bullets have a Flex Tip design for increased ballistic coefficient and terminal performance.
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My only guess is the FTX fills the hollow with the polymer tip, keeping clothing and skin and such from interfering with expansion......that is in a defensive situation tho......??Is one better than the other? BC isn’t an issue with handgun loads.
The XTP bullets have some substance in the hollow point. I assume something to prevent the cavity from filling up with whatever and preventing the bullet from expanding.My only guess is the FTX fills the hollow with the polymer tip, keeping clothing and skin and such from interfering with expansion......that is in a defensive situation tho......??
I musta got it backwards….The XTP bullets have some substance in the hollow point. I assume something to prevent the cavity from filling up with whatever and preventing the bullet from expanding.
I didn’t…I musta got it backwards….
I will state that the entire CRITICAL DEFENSE lineup is FTX bullets…Short answer, Xtp is a hollow point generally better for stopping a human threat. Ftx will penetrate more before expanding and is generally for hunting, except in the case of the 45acp as mentioned. In that case, Hornady determined that self defense with the slow 45acp was better suited to the Ftx.
I'll take your word on the others, I only have them in 45, 10mm, and 9mm.I will state that the entire CRITICAL DEFENSE lineup is FTX bullets…
Unless Hornady changed in the last few months, as that’s the last time I purchased any…
I have them for .380, 9mm, 38 SPL, 357 MAG, 40, and 45 ACP…
The 10mm I have is CRITICAL DUTY line and is their Flexlock bullet…
They’re impressive on deerI'll take your word on the others, I only have them in 45, 10mm, and 9mm.
I did take a deer this year with my 45colt and 200 gr Ftx, but it was a handload.
I run the .380 Critical Defense myself. Zero jams, nice round, not too hot, just right.