---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX, 20 Rounds"
description: "$35.48 at Granite Peak Supply, 9% below usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 35.48
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 177.4
best_store: "Granite Peak Supply"
deal_signal: "lower"
usual_price: 38.81
updated: "2026-10-19T13:21:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-20-rounds-2dh"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX, 20 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$35.48** at Granite Peak Supply (★ 4.6, 6,408 reviews), **$1.77/rd**. 9% below usual (usual $38.81, the 90-day median), the lowest price in 90 days. Out of stock, verified 2026-10-19 13:21 UTC.

- Item price $22.49 + $12.99 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $35.48 to $44.06
- 2-year low: $31.05 (Jul 10, 2025)
- Price unchanged for 6 days (since 2026-10-14 04:04 UTC)
- MSRP: $38.49 (8% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Granite Peak Supply](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-20-rounds-2dh?store=granite-peak-supply)

## Compare stores (4)

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Granite Peak Supply (best) | ★ 4.6 | $35.48 | $1.77 | – | $22.49 | $12.99 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:21 UTC |
| Red River Outdoors | ★ 4.4 | $39.94 | $2.00 | – | $24.95 | $14.99 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 10:45 UTC |
| Coyote Trail Supply | ★ 4.5 | $41.90 | $2.09 | – | $25.95 | $15.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:30 UTC |
| Frontier Ammo Works | ★ 4.4 | $41.90 | $2.09 | – | $26.95 | $14.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 12:05 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-135gr-ftx-20-rounds-2dh?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $40.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $39.59 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $39.19 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $37.41 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $38.80 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $44.06 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $44.06 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $38.81 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $38.60 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $38.60 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $38.60 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $38.60 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $35.48 |

## About this product

20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX: .38 Special with 135 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 | 135 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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