45 ACP Ammo for Home & Self-Defense
Need something to defend your family or use with your concealed carry pistol? You'll likely want to consider something with an expanding bullet - like a jacketed hollow point specifically designed to neutralize a threat.
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45 ACP Ammo
.45 ACP ammunition is the most well-known of John Browning's series of pistol cartridge designs, and for good reason. Used in a variety of iconic firearms including the M1911, Thompson SMG, and Glock 21, this cartridge delivers strong performance for self-defense purposes. Its recoil, though stout, is typically described as a heavy "push" than a "snap." These days, you'll find reliable training and defensive rounds for sale from the top manufacturers in the ammo world, like PMC, Federal, Winchester and more.
The classic "ball" .45 ACP load fires a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet at around 850 feet per second; jacketed hollow points (JHPs) often feature a lighter 185 grain bullet fired at velocities approaching 1,000 feet per second. This produces better expansion while still making full use of the .45's high caliber.
Handguns chambered in .45 ACP are popular for suppressed use as the .45 is inherently subsonic; even more powerful loads will not produce the sonic "crack" that high-velocity cartridges typically do.
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Federal Premium Law Enforcement 45 ACP +P 230 Grain HST HP – 50 Rounds
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Federal 45 ACP 165 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - 20 Rounds
permalink view details$19.25Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 165 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU PD45HS3 H Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 029465091514 Cost Per Round 96.3¢ per round It’s been in use for over a century, but the .45 ACP cartridge remains one of the most effective and popular rounds in America. These rounds from Federal feature a 165-grain projectile that provides excellent power and velocity. You’ll have a muzzle velocity of 1,060 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 412 foot pounds. Federal's Hydra-Shok line is designed to deliver consistent results for when your life is on the line.
Federal Premium Ammunition in known across the country as a reliable choice for hunting, range training, and self defense. Based out of Anoka, Minnesota, this company makes effective rounds for nearly every shooting application. From the range to the field to your carry firearm, Federal has the ammunition you need. Pick up a couple boxes of the top-of-the-line defense ammunition and see why so many people trust Federal Ammunition.
