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If you’re looking to set your Colt SAA or Taurus Judge up
for home defense, this .45 Colt load from Hornady’s Critical Defense line might
be your best bet. Hornady has combined this classic cartridge with the latest
in bullet technology, loading a 185 grain FTX Flex Tip bullet to a muzzle
velocity of 920 feet per second. The soft polymer-tipped jacketed hollow point
offers strong penetration through heavy clothing for reliable self defense.
This load is optimized to perform well in any barrel length, including that of
the Judge. Each box of 20 rounds uses Boxer-primed, nickel-plated brass cases.
Hornady is a high-end bullet and ammunition manufacturer located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Founded in 1949, the company spent the first several of its decades supplying other ammo loaders with premium bullets. In the 1980s, the company began loading its own ammo and currently offers in-house cartridges using its own FTX, XTP, TAP, and Z-Max bullets as well as a selection of shotgun shells.
Hornady is a high-end bullet and ammunition manufacturer located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Founded in 1949, the company spent the first several of its decades supplying other ammo loaders with premium bullets. In the 1980s, the company began loading its own ammo and currently offers in-house cartridges using its own FTX, XTP, TAP, and Z-Max bullets as well as a selection of shotgun shells.
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Q: Would this ammo work well with an anniversity 1894 Winchester 16 inch trapper, and a Ruger Vaquero. Both firearms are well maintained but haven't been fire in at least 2 decades.
Posted On: 3/15/2023 By: Jim Beverly
A: Good to hear from you Jim! This ammo ought to function correctly in any 45 Colt rifle or revolver, provided that it's in good condition. Hornady adheres to SAAMI specifications, which means this ammo would theoretically be safe for firearms that were made during the 1800s.
Q: Can I safely shoot these in new high end 1858 Remington 44 with lc conversion cylinder? No brass all blue steel.
Posted On: 12/1/2022 By: Sam
A: Thanks for reaching out Sam! This ammo is loaded in accordance with SAAMI specs and does not generate more pressure than the classic 45 LC calls for. If your revolver can safely fire 45 LC ammo, then it should handle this standard pressure self-defense load no problem!
Q: are these rounds short enough to work in a 1852 open top navy revolver?
Posted On: 1/27/2022 By: Mike
A: Thanks for reaching out Mike! According to Hornady this round has an OAL of 1.580".
Q: Are these correct size for the Bond Derringers .45 long colt .410 shot shell 3inch?
Posted On: 1/20/2022 By: John D
A: Yes sir! If your derringer is chambered for 410 Bore/45 Long Colt, then this is suitable self-defense ammo for it.