Description
Hornady Critical Defense in .45 ACP loads a 185-grain FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped projectile in a 20-round box intended for personal and home defense use. The FTX design helps preserve reliable expansion compared with conventional hollow points, and the loading is optimized for short-barreled pistols and concealed-carry platforms. Cases are specified as brass in the provided data, and the product is listed in a 20-count packaging configuration. Some packaging and finish details vary in distributor text; see notes for items needing verification.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .45 ACP.
- The bullet weight is 185 grains.
- The bullet type is FTX (Flex Tip) polymer-tipped.
- Each box contains 20 rounds.
- Boxes per case are 10.
- Units per case total 200 rounds.
- The case material is specified as brass.
- The product is intended for personal/home defense application.
- The series or model name is Critical Defense.
- Reloadable status is listed as Yes.
Engineered around Hornady’s FTX projectile, this load emphasizes reliable feeding and controlled expansion in defensive scenarios while minimizing flash and felt recoil in many compact handguns. Its combination of a polymer-tipped bullet and defensive-focused propellant makes it a practical option for everyday carry and home-protection use where consistent performance and reliable function are priorities.
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