Hornady Critical Defense ammunition in .45 ACP +P (brand part no. 90923) is a defensive load engineered around reliable expansion and stopping power. Hornady backs this load with the quality control shooters expect from a name they already trust. At the heart of this load is the 185 gr bullet with a flex tip (FTX) design, matched to the .45 ACP +P platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Hornady load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP +P, a caliber with ammunition and magazines available everywhere.
• The bullet weighs 185 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Flex Tip (FTX) design, built to expand reliably for stopping power.
• The case is Brass, the standard for reliable extraction and smooth reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to work with before needing to reorder.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a useful case size for stocking a range or defensive supply.
• Cost works out to about $1.64 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.
• The box ships at approximately 0.87 lbs, worth knowing before you check out on a multi-box order.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The FTX Flex Tip bullet’s soft polymer insert prevents clogging from heavy clothing while still triggering rapid, reliable expansion.
• Critical Defense ammunition is built and tested by Hornady specifically for personal-defense use straight out of the box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .45 ACP +P? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .45 ACP +P carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .45 ACP +P.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .45 ACP +P 185 gr Flex Tip, 20-Round Box

Grab a case if you shoot it regularly, or a box to see how it patterns and cycles through your gun first. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.