I've been digging around on the web looking for info on the Hornady Critical Defense and so far I can't find anything negative. They seem to always expand and they penetrate to 10 or 11 inches in gel. Granted, some rounds expand more then the CD and 11 inches isn't up to FBI standards but any carry piece is a compromise and we aren't using this on the street as a LE round. It's standard pressure so the little guns can handle it. I'm starting to think it may not be such a bad choice for everyday carry.