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Hornady 92790 Critical Defense 45 Colt 185 GR FTX 20 Rounds
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SKU: 92790-090255927900
Overview
Built for defensive use, this 45 Colt load is aimed at concealed carry and personal protection, especially where low-light conditions may be a factor. The nickel-plated cases improve visibility, while the low-flash propellants are intended to help reduce disruption to your sight picture in short-barreled handguns. Its FTX bullet design is described as resisting clogging and expanding reliably, including through heavy clothing. Packaged in a 20-round box, it offers a focused option for shooters who want a purpose-driven self-defense cartridge.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Nickel-plated Cases
Improve visibility for quicker identification
Low-flash Propellants
Help reduce vision disruption in
Patented Ftx
Bullet is designed to expand
Flex Tip
Technology helps prevent clogging through
185-grain Load
Delivers 920 fps muzzle velocity
Key Features
- Hornady Critical Defense ammunition for 45 Colt (LC) handguns
- 185-grain Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet
- Nickel-plated cases for improved visibility in low-light conditions
- Low-flash propellants designed for short-barreled handguns
- Flex Tip technology helps reduce clogging through heavy clothing
- 20 rounds per box
Best Used For
- Concealed carry users wanting ammunition designed for low-light personal defense
- Owners of short-barreled handguns seeking consistent performance with low-flash propellants
- Shooters needing a 45 Colt load with Flex Tip expansion for defensive use
- Users who want nickel-plated cases for easier visibility during loading and unloading
Specifications
| Bullet Type | Flex Tip eXpanding |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 185 gr |
| Caliber | 45 Colt (LC) |
| Casing Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Muzzle Energy | 348 ft lbs |
| Muzzle Velocity | 920 fps |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Pros
- Nickel-plated cases improve visibility for quicker identification in low-light conditions.
- Low-flash propellants help reduce vision disruption in short-barreled handguns.
- Patented FTX bullet is designed to expand reliably.
- Flex Tip technology helps prevent clogging through heavy clothing.
- 185-grain load delivers 920 fps muzzle velocity and 348 ft-lbs muzzle energy.
- 20-round box offers a practical supply for concealed carry or personal protection use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Limited to 20 rounds per box, so it is not intended for high-volume practice or extended range sessions.
- Designed for concealed carry and personal protection, so it is purpose-built rather than a general-purpose 45 Colt load.
- The low-flash propellant and nickel-plated cases are useful features, but they are specific to the intended defensive use case and may not matter for every shooter.
- Performance details provided are centered on short-barreled handguns and low-light use, so the load is best evaluated within that context.
Suggested Comparisons
- Concealed carry handgun ammunition
- Personal defense ammunition
- .45 Colt revolver ammunition
- Low-light defensive ammunition
Suggested Accessories
- Ammunition storage box
- Hearing protection
- Cleaning kit
- Handgun holster
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is this Hornady Critical Defense load chambered in?
This ammunition is chambered in .45 Colt (LC).
How many rounds come in each box?
Each box contains 20 rounds.
What bullet type does this load use?
It uses Hornady's Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet.
What are the listed bullet weight and muzzle velocity?
The listed bullet weight is 185 grains, and the muzzle velocity is 920 fps.
What does the product data say about the case material and intended use?
The data lists nickel-plated cases and describes the load as intended for concealed carry and personal protection, with emphasis on low-light use and short-barreled handguns.