---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185gr FTX, 20 Rounds"
description: "$40.90 at Ridgeline Arms, about usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 40.9
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 204.5
best_store: "Ridgeline Arms"
deal_signal: "about"
usual_price: 40.46
updated: "2026-10-19T13:20:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-185gr-ftx-20-rounds-150"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185gr FTX, 20 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$40.90** at Ridgeline Arms (★ 4.8, 18,240 reviews), **$2.05/rd**. About usual (usual $40.46, the 90-day median). In stock, verified 2026-10-19 13:20 UTC.

- Item price $25.95 + $14.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $34.10 to $46.31
- 2-year low: $34.10 (Aug 6, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 19 days (since 2026-10-01 00:41 UTC)
- MSRP: $41.72 (2% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Ridgeline Arms](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-185gr-ftx-20-rounds-150?store=ridgeline-arms)

## Compare stores (6)

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ridgeline Arms (best) | ★ 4.8 | $40.90 | $2.05 | Best price | $25.95 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 13:20 UTC |
| Keystone Shooting Supply | ★ 4.8 | $43.94 | $2.20 | +15.2¢/rd | $33.99 | $9.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:24 UTC |
| Riverbend Ammo Co. | ★ 4.7 | $44.90 | $2.25 | +20.0¢/rd | $32.95 | $11.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:19 UTC |
| Timber Ridge Sporting | ★ 4.6 | $44.98 | $2.25 | +20.4¢/rd | $24.99 | $19.99 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:26 UTC |
| Big Sky Ammo | ★ 4.3 | $45.94 | $2.30 | +25.2¢/rd | $26.99 | $18.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 12:57 UTC |
| Frontier Ammo Works | ★ 4.4 | $46.94 | $2.35 | +30.2¢/rd | $31.99 | $14.95 | In stock | 2026-10-19 11:44 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-45-acp-185gr-ftx-20-rounds-150?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $40.46 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $41.97 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $36.03 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $36.03 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $44.00 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $40.96 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $38.97 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $38.91 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $39.26 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $40.05 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $40.90 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $40.90 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $40.90 |

## About this product

20 rounds of Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185gr FTX: .45 ACP with 185 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 | .45 ACP |
| Bullet weight | 185 grains |
| Bullet type | FTX |
| Case | Nickel-plated brass |
| Rounds | 20 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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