Hornady 45 Auto 185gr FTX Critical Defense – Proven .45 ACP Self-Defense Ammo, 900 fps, 20 Rounds

Description

The Hornady 45 Auto 185gr FTX Critical Defense load is built for shooters who want more from their .45 ACP than typical factory ammunition delivers. Hornady loads a 185 grain Flex Tip eXpanding to a rated 900 feet per second, producing about 333 foot-pounds of energy. Hornady Critical Defense uses the FTX bullet, whose soft polymer tip fills the hollow point cavity to prevent clogging with heavy clothing and to initiate consistent, reliable expansion at personal-defense ranges.

Why Choose the Hornady 45 Auto 185gr FTX Critical Defense

• 185 grain Flex Tip eXpanding bullet
• Rated 900 fps and 333 ft-lbs
• Brass cases with reliable primers
• Flex Tip prevents hollow point clogging
• 20 rounds per box, item 90900

Built for Personal Protection

• Reliable feeding in modern pistols
• Consistent expansion and penetration
• Quality brass cases and reliable primers
• Suited to concealed carry and home defense

Buying ammunition by the box from the same production lot keeps velocity and point of impact consistent from one range trip to the next. Keep a record of the load you carry, check your ammunition for dents or loose bullets from time to time, and rotate your carry rounds so the ones in your firearm stay fresh. These simple habits help you get the full performance Hornady builds into every cartridge.

Before you trust any new load, fire enough rounds through your firearm to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Full-power loads produce more recoil and muzzle blast than typical range ammo, so practice with the Hornady 45 Auto 185gr FTX Critical Defense until you are comfortable with it, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box.

The .45 ACP was designed by John Browning for the Colt 1911 and adopted by the US military in 1911, and it has been trusted for more than a century. Its large, slow bullets produce a push rather than a snap in recoil, which is one reason the cartridge remains a favorite for bullseye competition, where precise shot placement matters more than raw velocity.

Specifications

• Brand: Hornady Manufacturing
• Product Line: Critical Defense
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Bullet Weight: 185 grains
• Bullet Type: Flex Tip eXpanding
• Muzzle Velocity: 900 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 333 ft-lbs
• Case: Brass
• Quantity: 20 rounds
• Item Number: 90900
• UPC: 090255909005

Why Choose Hornady 45 Auto Ammo

Choosing 45 auto defense ammo comes down to reliable feeding, dependable ignition and consistent bullet performance. This Critical Defense load from Hornady is built with those priorities in mind, using quality components that function smoothly in modern firearms.

The 45 auto 185 grain critical defense bullet leaves the muzzle at about 900 fps with roughly 333 ft-lbs of energy. Hornady loads it in quality brass with consistent powder charges for dependable accuracy shot to shot.

Whether you are sighting in, practicing or heading to the field, choosing a proven load like the Hornady 45 Auto 185gr FTX Critical Defense removes one more variable, so you can focus on your fundamentals and shoot with confidence every time you pull the trigger.

Hornady has designed and built bullets and ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska since 1949, and it tests its loads in its own ballistics lab to confirm accuracy and terminal performance. Its Critical Defense line reflects that focus on consistency, and hornady 45 auto ammo is trusted by hunters, competitors and law enforcement across the country.

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