---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 125gr FTX +P, 20 Rounds"
description: "$38.90 at Riverbend Ammo Co., about usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 38.9
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 194.5
best_store: "Riverbend Ammo Co."
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 39.03
updated: "2026-10-19T15:59:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-125gr-ftx-p-20-rounds-4uo"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 125gr FTX +P, 20 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$38.90** at Riverbend Ammo Co. (★ 4.7, 19,835 reviews), **$1.94/rd**. About usual (usual $39.03, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 15:59 UTC.

- Item price $26.95 + $11.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $32.37 to $45.34
- 2-year low: $28.98 (Dec 19, 2024)
- Price unchanged for 2 days (since 2026-10-18 19:38 UTC)
- MSRP: $39.99 (3% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Riverbend Ammo Co.](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-125gr-ftx-p-20-rounds-4uo?store=riverbend-ammo)

## Compare stores (7)

Ranked by landed price: the item plus shipping to you, before tax.

| Store | Rating | Landed price | Per round | Versus best | Item price | Shipping | Stock | Verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Riverbend Ammo Co. (best) | ★ 4.7 | $38.90 | $1.94 | Best price | $26.95 | $11.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 15:59 UTC |
| Frontier Ammo Works | ★ 4.4 | $39.44 | $1.97 | +2.70¢/rd | $24.49 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:24 UTC |
| Great Lakes Tactical | ★ 4.4 | $39.94 | $2.00 | +5.20¢/rd | $24.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 14:18 UTC |
| Ridgeline Arms | ★ 4.8 | $41.94 | $2.10 | +15.2¢/rd | $26.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 15:02 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $43.44 | $2.17 | +22.7¢/rd | $26.49 | $16.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:23 UTC |
| Ozark Range Supply | ★ 4.6 | $38.99 | $1.95 | – | $25.49 | $13.50 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:10 UTC |
| Lone Pine Outfitters | ★ 4.5 | $42.44 | $2.12 | – | $24.49 | $17.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:32 UTC |

## Price history

Lowest landed price across stores, weekly over the last 90 days (full daily history: [JSON API](https://trigger.deals/api/v1/products/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-125gr-ftx-p-20-rounds-4uo?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $38.36 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $39.77 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $37.86 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $38.93 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $38.93 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $39.15 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $40.68 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $40.14 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $37.97 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $37.97 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $40.74 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $40.74 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $38.90 |

## About this product

20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 125gr FTX +P: .38 Special with 125 grains FTX bullets and nickel-plated brass cases. Made for self-defense. Some states require an age check or ship ammo only to a dealer; the store confirms at checkout.

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Bullet weight | 125 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Use | Self-defense |
| Variant | +P |

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