Due to overwhelming demand and supply chain issues Hornady has suspended Nickel plating on their Critical Defense series during this time. This does not affect the performance of the ammunition just the look of the casing. Hornady will be reviewing returning to Nickel Plating at the end of 2021 Invest in the new Hornady Critical Defense Handgun Ammo. The Hornady Critical Defense Handgun Ammo is one of the finest ammos of our time. It is not only feeds comfortably in all pistols, it is also very visible, even in darkness.