Part of Hornady’s renowned Custom line, this full‑power 10 mm Auto load pairs the proven 180‑grain XTP® (Extreme Terminal Performance) bullet with carefully matched powders and primers for hand‑load accuracy straight from the factory. The XTP’s tapered jacket and serrated skives deliver dependable 1.5‑times caliber expansion, while its heavy gilding‑metal jacket and solid lead core retain weight for deep, straight‑line penetration on game or threats. At 1,275 fps from a 5‑inch barrel, it produces flat trajectories and more than 650 ft‑lbs of muzzle energy—giving hunters and defenders maximum confidence in semi‑auto pistols or PCCs.
 
Key Features
• XTP Jacketed Hollow Point: controlled expansion and 90 % weight retention for reliable stopping power.
• Hand‑Inspected Brass: premium, reloadable cases sized to tight tolerances for smooth feeding and extraction.
• Matched Powder & Primer: lot‑tested charges deliver low extreme‑spread velocities and consistent ignition.
• Full‑Power Ballistics: true 10 mm performance (1,275 fps) duplicates many magnum revolver energies in an autoloading platform.
 
Specifications
Model Number: 9126
Caliber: 10 mm Auto
Bullet Weight: 180 grains
Bullet Style: XTP Jacketed Hollow Point
Muzzle Velocity: 1,275 fps (5 in test barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 650 ft‑lbs (approx.)
Case Type: Brass, Boxer‑primed
Rounds per Box: 20
Intended Use: Personal defense, medium‑game hunting, duty/field carry
 
Competitors
Federal Hydra‑Shok Deep 10 mm Auto 180 gr JHP – deep‑penetrating personal‑defense load engineered for FBI protocol performance.
Sig Sauer V‑Crown 10 mm Auto 180 gr JHP – stacked‑cavity bullet design for uniform expansion and reliable function.
Speer Gold Dot 10 mm Auto 200 gr JHP – bonded‑core bullet tuned for controlled expansion and high weight retention.
 
Applications
Personal Defense & Duty Carry: XTP projectile delivers straight‑track penetration and wide expansion for critical incidents.
Medium‑Game Hunting: full‑power energy and deep penetration make it effective on deer‑size game within typical handgun ranges.
Training & Function Testing: factory‑fresh, reloadable brass and match consistency ensure reliable cycling and point‑of‑impact repeatability for serious practice.
 
Hornady’s Custom 10 mm Auto 180 gr XTP load brings magnum‑level power, match‑grade accuracy, and trusted bullet performance to shooters who demand the very best from their sidearm—whether on the range, in the field, or for personal protection.
 
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