---
title: "Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185gr FTX, 25 Rounds"
description: "$41.90 at Riverbend Ammo Co., 16% below usual."
type: "product"
category: "ammo"
brand: "Hornady"
landed_price: 41.9
currency: "USD"
price_per_round_cents: 167.6
best_store: "Riverbend Ammo Co."
deal_signal: "lower"
usual_price: 49.8
updated: "2026-10-19T11:54:00.000Z"
url: "https://trigger.deals/p/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-185gr-ftx-25-rounds-3gm"
site: "Trigger Deals"
data: "sample"
---

# Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP 185gr FTX, 25 Rounds

> Lowest landed price: **$41.90** at Riverbend Ammo Co. (★ 4.7, 19,835 reviews), **$1.68/rd**. 16% below usual (usual $49.80, the 90-day median). Out of stock, verified 2026-10-19 11:54 UTC.

- Item price $29.95 + $11.95 shipping. Landed price excludes sales tax.
- 90-day range: $41.86 to $56.03
- 2-year low: $40.64 (May 18, 2026)
- Price unchanged for 2 days (since 2026-10-18 10:58 UTC)
- MSRP: $45.99 (9% off)
- Brand: Hornady. Category: ammo.
- [Buy at Riverbend Ammo Co.](https://trigger.deals/go/hornady-critical-defense-45-acp-185gr-ftx-25-rounds-3gm?store=riverbend-ammo)

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Riverbend Ammo Co. (best) | ★ 4.7 | $41.90 | $1.68 | – | $29.95 | $11.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 11:54 UTC |
| Bayou Arms Co. | ★ 4.1 | $46.90 | $1.88 | – | $29.95 | $16.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 10:24 UTC |
| Coyote Trail Supply | ★ 4.5 | $49.44 | $1.98 | – | $33.49 | $15.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 11:54 UTC |
| Keystone Shooting Supply | ★ 4.8 | $50.44 | $2.02 | – | $40.49 | $9.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 11:41 UTC |
| Summit Tactical | ★ 4.6 | $50.94 | $2.04 | – | $34.99 | $15.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 12:51 UTC |
| Blue Ridge Munitions | ★ 4.5 | $53.90 | $2.16 | – | $36.95 | $16.95 | Out of stock | 2026-10-19 13:40 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-25-rounds-3gm?days=730)).

| Date | Lowest landed price |
| --- | --- |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $49.87 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $49.73 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $55.20 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $46.12 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $50.66 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $50.66 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $42.61 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $48.38 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $51.85 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $41.86 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $41.86 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $47.43 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $41.90 |

## About this product

25 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 | 25 |
| Use | Self-defense |

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