+1-800-504-5897 Live Chat Help Center Check Order Status
About Us Policies Reviews How To
Free Shipping & Free Returns*

FREE SHIPPING on Over 250,000 Products

Enjoy free shipping during the holidays! Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Enjoy Our Extended FREE RETURNS

We want to ensure that making a return is as easy as possible! With our Hassle-Free, Extended Holiday Returns, eligible orders placed from November 12, 2025 on will benefit from an extended return deadline (January 13, 2026 or 30 days after receipt of your order - whichever is later). We'll even cover the cost of return shipping. Learn more about our Return Policy.

  • Entire Store
  • ...
  • Apparel & Footwear
  • Astronomy
  • Everything Else
  • Eyewear
  • Hunting Gear
  • Lab Equipment
  • Military Gear
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Photography Equipment
  • Police, EMS & Fire
  • Shooting
  • Sport Optics
  • Sports & Hobbies
TIP
Shopping Cart

Reviews & Ratings for Hornady Critical Defense .44 Special 165 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Pistol Ammunition — 5 reviews

(5 reviews)
Hornady Critical Defense .44 Special 165 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Pistol Ammunition
Hornady Critical Defense .44 Special 165 Grain Flex Tip eXpanding Centerfire Pistol Ammunition
$34.79 $28.29 Save 19%
View Product
Write a Review
Compare (0)
1 item has been added
Add at least two items to compare
Most Helpful Positive Review Outstanding for self defense!
After reading the FBI and Police Armourer reports on ammunition I chose to try this round because of documented performance through heavy clothing and expansion and penetration performance. This was ammunition was rated as the top performing defensive round in .38 spl, 9mm, .45 ACP. Stands to reason the .44 special round will be as impressive if needed.
Show
Sort by
Filter by

reliability, accuracy for use as personal defense

by bobfmbutte, Verified Owner from MT, United States Written on July 20, 2025
I have used this ammunition and as stated above I use it for conceal carry.
Pros:
  • as demonstrated, for conceal carry
Cons:
  • Expensive
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
Share

great ammunition

by demo, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on July 23, 2024
It's a good product at a good price that performs well
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
Share

outstanding rounds for 44 acrion levet

by Marco Leone, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on January 6, 2024
This is probably the best ammo for action-lever! Reliable relatively cheap compared with other 44 ammo. No fail and very low kickback. Highly recommended
Pros:
  • Price
  • reliability
Cons:
  • price
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
Share

Critical situation option

by MikeM, Verified Owner from KS, United States Written on February 3, 2023
I am admittedly recommending this ammunition without having used it, so far. I have fired various rounds in my revolver, and their performance has been satisfactory. The soft lead bullet delivers accuracy and lethality. Hornandy's Critical Defense FTX round provides an alternative. It's well made, and has a good reputation. If the round gets used, things will have gone south, so "hope for the best, prepare for the worst".
Pros:
  • Hornandy quality
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Personal Defense
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
Share
There are no reviews that match your criteria. Would you like to review this product?