---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX +P, 25 Rounds"
description: "$38.44 at Bulk Brass Depot, 18% below usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 38.44
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 153.8
best_store: "Bulk Brass Depot"
deal_signal: "lower"
usual_price: 46.99
updated: "2026-10-19T13:07:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-p-25-rounds-8pr"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX +P, 25 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$38.44** at Bulk Brass Depot (★ 4.4, 22,103 reviews), **$1.54/rd**. 18% below usual (usual $46.99, the 90-day median), the lowest price in 90 days. In stock, verified 2026-10-19 13:07 UTC.

- Item price $25.49 + $12.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $38.44 to $48.41
- 2-year low: $38.44 (Oct 19, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 1 day (since 2026-10-19 10:26 UTC)
- MSRP: $42.99 (11% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Bulk Brass Depot](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-38-special-135gr-ftx-p-25-rounds-8pr?store=bulk-brass-depot)

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulk Brass Depot (best) | ★ 4.4 | $38.44 | $1.54 | Best price | $25.49 | $12.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:07 UTC |
| Summit Tactical | ★ 4.6 | $39.94 | $1.60 | +6.00¢/rd | $23.99 | $15.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:20 UTC |
| Copper Creek Ammo | ★ 4.7 | $41.99 | $1.68 | +14.2¢/rd | $41.99 | Free | Only 9 left | 2026-10-19 12:02 UTC |
| Coyote Trail Supply | ★ 4.5 | $35.94 | $1.44 | – | $19.99 | $15.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 11:51 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-p-25-rounds-8pr?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $46.91 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $47.13 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $47.13 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $48.41 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $48.41 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $48.41 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $45.46 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $46.83 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $46.83 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $46.83 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $47.06 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $47.06 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $38.44 |

## About this product

25 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special 135gr FTX +P: .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 | 25 |
| Use | Self-defense |
| Variant | +P |

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