The thing I like about Hornady Critical Defense is for the short barrel pistols in 9mm, where the bullet hardly has a chance to get moving. The engineering behind it id genius, and you’ll get maximum effectiveness in a marginal circumstance. 45 is easy-peasy, but I’d still trust the geniuses at Hornady .
I like HCD. Great bullet and will get the job done at 7-15 feet, with malice.