--- title: "Hornady Critical Defense 45 Colt 185gr FTX" description: ".45 Colt 185 grain FTX ammunition for personal defense. Includes nickel plated brass cases, controlled expansion, minimal muzzle flash, and 20 rounds per box." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/hornady-92790-45-colt-185gr-ftx-critical-defense-20pk-ammo" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": ".45 Colt 185 grain FTX ammunition for personal defense. Includes nickel plated brass cases, controlled expansion, minimal muzzle flash, and 20 rounds per box." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/56683/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713459249" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Hornady Critical Defense 45 Colt 185gr FTX" --- > 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-92790 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/56683/main.jpg?v=1713459249) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # HORNADY Critical Defense 45 LC 185gr FTX Ammunition | 20 Rounds Hornady Critical Defense .45 Colt ammunition with 185 grain FTX bullets, built for personal defense use. Features nickel plated brass cases, controlled expansion, minimal muzzle flash, and reliable feeding, with 20 rounds per box. 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** [2 reviews](#reviews) $31.99 --- $1.60 per round ** 4 interest-free payments of **$8** 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. Selling fast. Limited quantities available. Item # 56683 Style HRN-92790 UPC 090255927900 Condition New Manufacturer [Hornady](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/hornady) Units Per Box 20 Caliber 45 LC Weight 0.5 lb Loaded with patented FTX bullet, the 45 Colt has been maximized for performance in the short-barreled platform of the Taurus Judge. It offers expansion even through heavy clothing, delivering real man-stopping power. 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. - 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 cannelure and crimped to avoid bullet setback - Bullets are custom designed for individual loads - The most effective, consistent, and reliable self-defense ammunition available today - Ammo Bullet Type: Flex Tip Expanding - Ammo Casing Type: Nickel Plated Brass - Ammo Bullet Weight: 185 grain - Ammo Round Count: 20/Box - Caliber Multi: .45 Colt - Muzzle Energy: 348 lb/ft - Muzzle Velocity: 920 fps - Application: Personal Defense - Series/Collection: Critical Defense - Ballistic Coefficient: 0.14 (G1) - Sectional Density: 0.129 ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** 2 reviews ** ** ** ** ** 2 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## Reviews ** Doug Greenville, OH Always buy from this fine company. Prices and service are top shelf. 1/17/2024 ** ** ** ** ** ** Doug Greenville, OH Love doing business with this company. 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