--- title: "Hornady Critical Defense 44 Special 165gr Ammo" description: "165-grain .44 Special ammunition with a patented FTX bullet, silver nickel plating, reduced muzzle flash, and 20 rounds for personal defense." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/hornady-90700-44-spl-165gr-ftx-critical-defense-20pk-ammo" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "165-grain .44 Special ammunition with a patented FTX bullet, silver nickel plating, reduced muzzle flash, and 20 rounds for personal defense." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/57399/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713459193" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Hornady Critical Defense 44 Special 165gr Ammo" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Ammunition](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition) / [Handgun Ammo](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition/handgun-ammo) / HRN-90700 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/57399/main.jpg?v=1713459193) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # HORNADY Critical Defense 44 S&W Special 165Gr FTX Ammunition | 20 Rounds Hornady Critical Defense .44 S&W Special ammunition uses a 165-grain FTX bullet designed for controlled expansion through heavy clothing. The load features clean-burning propellants, reduced muzzle flash, silver nickel plating, and crimped, cannelured bullets. Each box contains 20 rounds. $29.99 --- $1.50 per round ** 4 interest-free payments of **$7.50** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Item # 57399 Style HRN-90700 UPC 090255907001 Condition New Manufacturer [Hornady](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/hornady) Units Per Box 20 Caliber 44 S&W Special Weight 0.5 lb The Hornady Critical Defense line of personal defense ammunition has added 44 Special to the lineup. Loaded with the patented FTX bullet, these bullets offer expansion even through heavy clothing. - Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, including denim and leather. - Patented FTX bullet delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. - Clean burning and stable propellants reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently in all temperatures. - Minimal muzzle flash protects night vision. - Feeds reliably in all pistols. - Shiny silver nickel plating prevents corrosion, and is easily visible in low light situations. - Bullets are cannelured and crimped to avoid bullet setback. - Bullets are custom designed for individual loads. - The most effective, consistent, and reliable self-defense ammunition available today! Shop with KYGUNCO for the best selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. Experience the difference that comes with buying from a trusted outdoor retailer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. - Caliber: 44 Special - Weight: 165 Grain - Critical Defense - 20 Round ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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