Description

Hornady Critical Defense .44 Special 165 gr FTX is a boxed handgun ammunition load intended for personal protection and short-range defensive use. Each box contains 20 rounds loaded with Hornady’s patented FTX polymer tip to promote controlled expansion and reliable performance through a range of clothing barriers. The cartridges use nickel-plated brass cases for corrosion resistance and improved visibility in low-light loading. Listed ballistics show a 165-grain projectile with a muzzle velocity of 900 fps.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .44 S&W Special.
• The bullet weight is 165 grains.
• The bullet type is FTX polymer-tipped hollow point.
• The listed muzzle velocity is 900 fps.
• Each box contains 20 rounds.
• Boxes per case are 10.
• The cartridge uses nickel-plated brass cases.
• Units per case total 200 rounds.
• The listed muzzle energy is 297 ft·lb.
• This load is marked as reloadable.

Designed for dependable feeding and consistent terminal performance in short-barreled handguns, the Critical Defense .44 Special load balances controllable recoil with purpose-built bullets intended for personal and home-defense scenarios. Optimized propellants and the FTX design aim to reduce clogging and limit muzzle flash, supporting reliable use in close-range applications. This 20-round package provides a practical option for shooters who need a purpose-designed defensive load in .44 Special.