In this guide, we’ll break down each product line, compare them to competing offerings, and explain how to choose the right round for you.

Selecting premium defensive ammunition for self-defense or law enforcement use is crucial. Ammunition lines like Federal’s Hydra-Shok and HST, Speer’s Gold Dot and Gold Dot G2, and Hornady’s Critical Defense and Critical Duty are among the most trusted names in personal protection. This guide thoroughly examines their historical background, technical characteristics, field performance, and intended applications.