---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX Micro, 50 Rounds"
description: "$69.94 at Blue Ridge Munitions, about usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 69.94
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 139.9
best_store: "Blue Ridge Munitions"
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 69.94
updated: "2026-10-19T14:44:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-micro-50-rounds-8pu"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX Micro, 50 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$69.94** at Blue Ridge Munitions (★ 4.5, 15,662 reviews), **$1.40/rd**. About usual (usual $69.94, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 14:44 UTC.

- Item price $52.99 + $16.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $65.90 to $80.17
- 2-year low: $56.56 (Mar 8, 2025)
- Price unchanged for 25 days (since 2026-09-25 03:40 UTC)
- MSRP: $78.99 (11% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Blue Ridge Munitions](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-micro-50-rounds-8pu?store=blue-ridge-munitions)

## Compare stores (5)

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Ridge Munitions (best) | ★ 4.5 | $69.94 | $1.40 | Best price | $52.99 | $16.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 14:44 UTC |
| Lone Pine Outfitters | ★ 4.5 | $72.94 | $1.46 | +6.00¢/rd | $54.99 | $17.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:55 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $72.94 | $1.46 | +6.00¢/rd | $55.99 | $16.95 | Stock not reported | 2026-10-19 14:21 UTC |
| Ridgeline Arms | ★ 4.8 | $75.44 | $1.51 | +11.0¢/rd | $60.49 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:49 UTC |
| Great Lakes Tactical | ★ 4.4 | $77.94 | $1.56 | – | $62.99 | $14.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:44 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-micro-50-rounds-8pu?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $71.57 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $70.40 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $69.79 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $65.90 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $70.10 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $69.29 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $69.29 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $69.29 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $80.17 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $69.94 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $69.94 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $69.94 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $69.94 |

## About this product

50 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX Micro: .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 | 50 |
| Use | Self-defense |
| Variant | Micro |

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