Hornady - FTX - 45 Grain 22 Magnum Ammo - 50 Rounds

If the 22 WMR is your choice for self-defense, few rounds could serve you better than this Critical Defense load by Hornady. It’s fitted with a 45 grain FTX bullet, which is a little heavy for its caliber to promote deeper penetration of the threat. When the FTX enters its target, its slightly pliant polymer tip gets driven deep within its core, delivering the kind of explosive terminal performance you need from a relatively small cartridge. The polymer tip also prevents clogging of the FTX’s nose cavity, making its terminal effect more reliable against a heavily clothed assailant.

This round is dependable thanks to its casing: Plated with nickel, it both prevents rapid corrosion and promotes easier feeding and extraction in a cylinder. This round’s propellant is weighed to deliver a steady muzzle velocity, and formulated to decrease muzzle flash. That will come into play during a nighttime defense scenario, as it will keep you from blinding yourself when you fire your first shot.