Hrndy Cd 25acp 35gr Ftx 25/250

Hornady 25 ACP 35 Grain FTX ammunition delivers reliable, consistent performance in compact pistol platforms. Built on Hornady's heritage of precision manufacturing since 1949, this 25/250 load balances controllable recoil with proven stopping effectiveness in a caliber favored by backup and deep-concealment carry scenarios.

The 35-grain FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) projectile achieves 900 feet per second from typical 25 ACP barrel lengths, generating sufficient velocity for reliable expansion while maintaining manageable pressure signatures. FTX technology prevents inadvertent deformation during feeding and chambering—a critical advantage in compact single-action platforms where tight magazine-to-chamber geometry demands precision ammunition. Each box contains 25 rounds, sized for shooters maintaining multiple carry loads or conducting incremental function testing across different 25 ACP firearms.

Law enforcement and civilian operators selecting 25 ACP ammunition typically prioritize reliability and consistent performance in vintage or current-production pocket pistols where larger calibers are impractical. Training regimens, qualification courses, and duty rotation schedules demand ammunition that performs identically across thousands of rounds. Hornady's manufacturing quality control and published velocity specifications enable precise group verification and consistent sight-in protocols.

The 25 ACP remains a niche defensive caliber, but within that segment, expanding projectiles from established manufacturers represent the current standard for performance-oriented loads. Hornady's 35-grain FTX is manufactured to the same quality standards as their rifle and pistol ammunition lines, ensuring consistent primer ignition, powder charge uniformity, and bullet seating depth across the 25-round box.

SKU H90014 | UPC 90255900149