Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185 gr FTX 20 rd

Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185 gr FTX is a defensive pistol cartridge offered in 20-round boxes and intended for personal protection and concealed-carry style handguns. The FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped bullet is designed to promote controlled expansion and consistent performance. Cases are listed as brass and the load uses optimized propellants for reduced flash and reliable functioning in short-barreled pistols.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 ACP.
• Bullet weight is 185 grains.
• Bullet type is FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped.
• Rounds per box are 20.
• Boxes per case are 10.
• Case material is listed as Brass.
• Units per case are 200.
• Reloadable: Yes.
• Series/Product family is Critical Defense (Personal Defense).

Reliable feeding, controlled expansion from the FTX projectile, and propellants selected to minimize flash make this load suitable for close-range defensive carry and short-barreled pistols. The combination of polymer-tipped projectiles and load design is intended to provide consistent terminal performance and dependable operation in everyday carry applications.