Unless otherwise noted,
ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE-TO-ORDER.
There is an estimated 3 week production time.
Orders will NOT ship immediately.
This expanded cartridge display presents the 9mm Luger Hornady Critical Defense Lite 100gr FTX, a reduced recoil defensive load commonly associated with personal protection, concealed carry, and firearms training environments. Featuring Hornady’s FTX polymer tipped bullet design, the 9mm Critical Defense line is widely recognized among law enforcement officers, civilian carriers, instructors, and firearm professionals. In addition to its technical relevance, this model is frequently selected as a police retirement gift, instructor presentation piece, firearm safety training aid, or professional office display for law enforcement and security related settings.
🏆 Perfect For
• Law enforcement officers and police retirement gifts
• Firearms instructors and defensive handgun trainers
• Gun shops, shooting ranges, and tactical businesses
• Office desks, firearm safety classrooms, and training environments
• Gifts, awards, and commemorative presentations tied to service
🔸 Why You’ll Want This
• Recognizable defensive handgun cartridge with broad mainstream appeal
• Suitable as a training aid, safety demonstration model, or award display
• Professional appearance for offices, stations, and firearm related workplaces
• Strong appeal to police, military, security professionals, and civilian carriers
• Built from real inert components for authenticity
🔹 Details & Specs
• Real components: primer cup, anvil, cartridge case, replica powder, and bullet
• Permanently sectioned and non-functional
• Inert and safe for display
• Solid hardwood base (shown on Rosewood base)
• Base dimensions: 3.625" × 2" × 0.75"
• Individually Handmade in the United States (no two the same)
✏️ Custom Engraving
• Optional base engraving available
• Text or simple graphics supported
• Pricing starts at $20
• Contact prior to purchase to confirm layout and wood selection
🪵 Base Information
Natural variation in grain and tone will occur. Rosewood is a customer favorite for its weight, durability, and rich color.
📦 Production & Shipping
Each model is handmade to order. Appearance will vary. Standard production time is approximately 3 weeks. Holiday periods may extend lead times. Rush production may be available by request prior to ordering.
🌍 International Orders
• Ships with proper customs documentation
• HS Code: 9023.00.00 (models for education and exhibition)
• Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or delays
• Verify local import regulations prior to ordering
• Ballistic Concepts is not responsible for lost, retuned, delayed, or confiscated packages
⚠️ Safety / Inert Disclaimer
• This item is not live ammunition
• All cartridges are inert, permanently modified, and non-functional
• No components are capable of being chambered or fired
• For display, educational, and reference purposes only
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🧾 Patents
U.S. Pat. D846,636 · D893,620 · D989,862 © Ballistic Concepts, LLC
