Hornady Critical Defense .44 S&W Special 165gr FTX Ammunition, 20-Round Box

The Hornady Critical Defense .44 S&W Special 165gr FTX (Hornady part no. 90700) is a .44 S&W Special load stepping up a 165-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) for personal defense and everyday carry. Hornady builds this load for shooters who carry every day and need a bullet that performs on the first shot. The Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) is built to expand reliably through denim and drywall alike, transferring energy instead of overpenetrating. For handgun ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 S&W Special, a proven defensive chambering with wide handgun and ammunition availability.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, a bullet weight that balances penetration depth with manageable recoil.
• The bullet design is Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX), a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
• The case material is Brass, the reloader-friendly standard, easy to inspect and resize.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to zero, practice, and still have rounds in reserve.
• At about $1.21 per round in this box quantity, it is easy to plan a case purchase around.
• The box ships at roughly 0.8875 lb, light enough to make case-quantity orders easy to plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hornady Critical Defense .44 S&W Special 165gr FTX best suited for? With .44 S&W Special chambering and a 165-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX), it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

Is this a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, the 165-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) is built for reliable feeding and expansion in compact carry pistols.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses brass, which is standard reloadable brass for handloaders who want to recover components.

Buy the Hornady Critical Defense .44 S&W Special 165gr FTX

Carrying every day means trusting the round in the chamber, and this is the load built to earn that trust. Load up, run it through your carry gun to confirm function, and keep it ready. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.