Choosing the right defensive or hunting handgun load comes down to two core performance factors: controlled expansion and deep, consistent penetration. Those priorities are critical when you need predictable terminal performance across varied ranges and conditions.

HORNADY HANDGUN HUNTER is built around a bullet as rough and rugged as the conditions and game demand. The MonoFlex handgun projectile uses a tough copper alloy designed to achieve deep penetration with approximately 95% weight retention. Its open cavity is loaded with a proprietary elastomer material that compresses on impact and then pushes out to initiate faster expansion than a standard hollow point. At a street price of $36.99 per box, it’s positioned for serious shooters who want aggressive terminal performance with modern handgun platforms.

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Design and terminal performance

The MonoFlex projectile distinguishes this offering. Constructed from a strong copper alloy, the bullet resists fragmentation and retains mass to drive deep into tissue and bone when required by the scenario. The elastomer-filled cavity compensates for a wide spread of impact velocities—on fast impacts the elastomer helps the bullet open quickly; on slower impacts it still aids reliable expansion. This combination delivers predictable wound channels and a high percentage of retained weight, improving downrange consistency.

Why that matters in the field

For hunters taking thick-skinned game or for shooters who require penetration through intermediate barriers, the near-95% weight retention and copper construction mean less fragmentation and more straight-line penetration. That makes follow-up shot placement and shot placement assessment more straightforward under pressure.

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Practical considerations for selection

HORNADY HANDGUN HUNTER is offered in various models and calibers to match common hunting and defensive handguns—select the caliber compatible with your pistol or revolver and verify feeding reliability in your specific platform. Because the design focuses on deep penetration and controlled expansion, it’s well suited to hunters and practitioners who need reliable terminal effects across a range of distances and speeds.

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