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Why customers choose this item
✓45 Long Colt handgun ammo
✓920 feet per second
✓185 grain FTX bullet
✓20 rounds per box
✓Hornady Critical Defense series
✓Nickel plated cases
Product highlights
45 Long Colt handgun ammunition designed for personal protection and defensive carry use
185 grain Flex Tip bullet engineered for reliable expansion and terminal performance
Rated velocity of 920 feet per second for controlled ballistic performance
Nickel plated cases improve visibility and corrosion resistance in low light conditions
20 rounds per box suitable for defensive carry or range validation use
Critical Defense series optimized for consistent performance in compact handguns
Product description
The Hornady Critical Defense 45 Colt 185 Grain FTX 20 Round Box is a handgun ammunition designed for personal protection use.
This Hornady Critical Defense cartridge is chambered in .45 Long Colt and features a 185 grain FTX bullet with a listed velocity of 920 feet per second. The Flex Tip projectile supports consistent expansion, and this product is used for defensive handgun applications. In standard configurations, the Hornady Critical Defense handgun ammunition is packaged in a 20 round box and utilizes nickel-plated cases for improved visibility and corrosion resistance. The cartridge configuration includes low-flash propellants for reduced visual disruption in low-light conditions. This handgun ammunition is suitable for revolvers chambered in .45 Long Colt and supports routine carry and range validation.
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