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 Champion 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$444.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU WM52332 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50004544634221 Cost Per Round 44.5¢ per round Got a 1911 or other fine 45 ACP firearm that badly needs your attention? Don’t pump cheap garbage into its magazine. Choose Federal Premium’s range and target ammo instead! The old Minnesotan company’s Champion line of ammunition makes a smart investment whether you’re getting real serious about honing your marksmanship or simply planning to spend a fun and laid-back day plinking.
This ammo doesn’t reinvent the wheel. It simply offers the performance 45 ACP fans are already in love with. Each cartridge is crowned with a highly standardized 230 grain full metal jacket projectile. No hollow point nose cavity, so it can’t undergo terminal expansion. No bi-metal jacket, so it can’t attract a magnet. Backed by low-residue powder that propels it to a muzzle velocity of 830 fps upon clearing a 5” barrel’s muzzle. Simple as!
Each cartridge in this case of five 200-round boxes features a factory fresh brass case. Once its noncorrosive Boxer primer has done its job, that case becomes a perfect handloading component. Order today to witness the fastest shipping in the online ammo retailing world! -
Blazer Brass 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ – 1000 Rounds
$484.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Blazer Brass Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 5230 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10076683052305 Cost Per Round 48.5¢ per round CCI Blazer Brass ammunition is a cost-effective choice for target shooting and a great alternative to imported steel for reloaders. As the name suggests, it differs from standard Blazer ammo in its use of reloadable brass cases.
Each .45 ACP cartridge in this case of 1,000 fires a 230 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 830 feet per second. This is a standard pressure load ideal for older and subcompact firearms.
This ammo is loaded in Lewiston, Idaho using CCI's own non-corrosive Boxer primers, which are well known for their reliability. CCI is part of the Vista Outdoor group which includes Speer, Federal, Estate, and many other shooting-related brands.
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Federal Classic Personal Defense Hi-Shok 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP - 1000 Rounds
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$489.85
Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 45D Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465089042 Cost Per Round 49¢ per round Though it is an older jacketed hollow-point (JHP) design, Federal Hi-Shok is still offered today because it has a legendary reputation for reliable feeding and an ability to end fights that is backed up by years of real world law enforcement statistics. The .45 Auto Hi-Shok JHP projectile design utilizes a wide-mouth cavity bordered by light jacket serrations which provides reliable expansion at lower velocities; this ensures increased internal damage done to a threat while reducing the risk of collateral damage, even out of a short-barreled carry pistol.
The 230 grain bullets are the perfect weight for the .45 ACP caliber and are known for dependable cycling and smooth recoil in full size handguns. Each bullet is seated into a reloadable brass casing with a mid-body cannelure which prevents setback and subsequent malfunction. The casings are fitted with non-corrosive Boxer primers which burn cleanly and contribute to your firearm's good health.
If you choose to tote and shoot the venerable .45 ACP, then be sure to check out Widener's stock of practice ammunition for your range sessions and competitive matches.
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Federal Champion 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ – 300 Rounds
$148.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 300 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU C45230A300 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode R1031202530421 Cost Per Round 49.6¢ per round You are filled with LOVE!
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Federal’s lowest-priced line of target ammunition is perfect for budget-conscientious range days. The only real difference between Champion and American Eagle (the next step up) is the full metal jacket bullet: plated, as opposed to jacketed, which translates to incompatibility with ported barrels/comps.
Its relatively weaker jacket aside, the FMJ does everything you expect it to. At 230 grains, it pulls a truly conventional 830 fps muzzle velocity out of 1911 Government. Any .45 cal aficionado ought to feel real familiar with that kind of ballistic performance. Just as importantly, the bullet cannot attract a magnet. Bring it to a range where magnetic ammo isn’t allowed, and it will be allowed!
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45 ACP - 230 gr FMJ - Fiocchi - 1000 Rounds
$499.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU FOA45A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344860046 Cost Per Round 50¢ per round When you need a full supply of target-shooting ammunition, order this box from Fiocchi, a global leader in hunting and target-shooting ammunition. This package will give you 1,000 total rounds of .45 ACP full metal jacket cartridges, each conveniently placed in 50-round boxes. This allows you to take the right amount of ammo to the range with less hassle and less storage requirements.
These cartridges are loaded with 230-grain projectiles that have a muzzle energy of 378 foot-pounds and a muzzle velocity of 860 feet per second. This allows you to make accurate shots on a consistent basis, and thanks to the FMJ bullet design, you’ll also have less fouling over multiple rounds.
Fiocchi is an Italian company that has been serving American gun owners for years. They have operated American production facilities, employing American workers, since the 1950 with locations in both Illinois and Missouri. These U.S. facilities have allowed the company to meet the demands of American gun owners with greater efficiency.
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Winchester USA 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ - 500 Rounds
$254.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU Q4170 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 40020892201918 Cost Per Round 51¢ per round Pick up this economical 500 round case of .45 ACP "white box" ammo from Winchester for all your target shooting needs. Each case contains 10 boxes of 50 rounds each.
These cartridges fire a heavy 230 grain full metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 835 feet per second. As a standard pressure load, this ammo works well for older or compact firearms.
Winchester ammo is loaded in Oxford, Mississippi using reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers.
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CCI Blazer Brass 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$25.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Blazer Brass Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 5230 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 76683052308 Cost Per Round 51.7¢ per round This Blazer Brass box of 45 ACP ammo will give you 50 full metal jacket rounds for your 1911 or other 45 auto pistol. The 230-grain bullet comes out of the barrel with a velocity of 830 feet per second and an energy of 352 foot pounds. The full metal jacket ensures reliable feeding into the chamber and less fouling in the barrel.
The .45 ACP, often called the “forty-five auto,” is one of the most powerful and effective rounds available. It has speed and precision, making it a top choice for target shooting, but it’s the tremendous stopping power that has made it a popular choice among citizens concerned with self defense. These rounds date all the way back to 1904, but to this day they are incredibly popular among American gun owners.
Blazer Brass is a top brand in the ammo industry. They have high-quality products that are used for many different purposes, especially target shooting and competitions. Their rounds are made to exact standards, giving you precise results at the range.
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Winchester USA 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ - 50 Rounds
$25.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU Q4170 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892201910 Cost Per Round 51.7¢ per round Winchester "white box" ammo is an unbeatable value for the range due to its reliable performance and low cost. These .45 ACP cartridges use a conventional load for this caliber that fires a heavy bullet at a relatively low muzzle velocity.
Each round in this box of 50 propels a 230 grain full metal jacket projectile to a velocity of 835 feet per second. This is a standard pressure load that will work well in compact carry handguns without producing excessive felt recoil or wear and tear.
This ammo is loaded in the USA and uses non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Federal American Eagle 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ - 1000 Rounds
$518.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand American Eagle Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU AE45A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50029465085037 Cost Per Round 51.9¢ per round This 1000 round bulk pack of .45 ACP from Federal is just what you need to fuel range sessions with your favorite 1911, HK45c, or M&P45. These American Eagle branded rounds are assembled using reloadable brass casings, clean-burning powder, non-corrosive Boxer primers, and 230 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) projectiles. 230 grains is a standard weight for the .45 Auto caliber and will provide proper break in when testing a new pistol for feeding while also exposing the shooter to the typical recoil of most match and defensive ammo choices. These rounds can be expected to leave the muzzle at 890 feet-per-second which is great for subsonic use with suppressors.
Federal is a long-trusted name in the shooting industry and has been responsible for making great strides in all aspects of hunting, law enforcement, and competition oriented ammunition. Their American Eagle line aims to bring consistent products to the budget conscious without skimping on component quality.
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Winchester USA 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 500 Rounds
$259.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU USA45JHP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50020892213239 Cost Per Round 52¢ per round Winchester USA 45 ACP is a perfect option for range training with your favorite handgun and will perform well for personal defense. Each cartridge contains a jacketed hollow point bullet for ultimate expansion upon impact. These bullets will provide consistent accuracy and optimum energy deposit shot after shot. This ammunition comes in 50 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case for a great value.
Winchester is a legendary brand with legendary firearms and ammunition. Since 1866, Winchester has been impressing shooters with their innovative ideas. You will love this 45 ACP round from Winchester!
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Federal 45 ACP 230 Grain American Eagle FMJ - 50 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand American Eagle Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU AE45A Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465085032 Cost Per Round 53.7¢ per round If you own a handgun that takes .45 ACP ammunition, you can get the cartridges you need for your training and practice by ordering these top-quality rounds from Federal Premium Ammunition. They are loaded with 230-grain full metal jacket bullets, giving you smooth performance in the firearm and plenty of power at the target. This box will give you 50 of the most reliable and effective .45 ACP rounds you can find.
These cartridges are engineered for the competition shooter, as they use an advanced design that ensures smooth cycling and less fouling. They come out of the barrel with a velocity of 890 feet per second and an energy of 404 foot pounds. They maintain effective speed and power beyond 100 yards, making them a highly reliable round for competitions.
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Premium Ammunition is one of the leading companies for hunting and target shooting ammunition. They create top-quality ammo for rifles, handguns, and shotguns.
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Winchester USA 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$27.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU USA45JHP Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892213234 Cost Per Round 55.7¢ per round A relatively affordable self-defense load, this hollow point .45 ACP ammunition from Winchester can be used for both concealed carry and target training. These cartridges use a standard pressure load ideal for .45 Auto handguns of all types from all-steel 1911s to polymer-framed subcompacts.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 880 feet per second. Though the hollow point is primarily favored for its ability to expand and incapacitate an assailant quickly, it also produces clean holes in paper targets and reduces the risk of overpenetration in self-defense situations.
Winchester ammo is made in Oxford, Mississippi using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Blazer Brass 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 500 Rounds
$299.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Blazer Brass Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 5245 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50004544700322 Cost Per Round 60¢ per round We love and hate selling self-defense ammo. It’s good to know our beloved customers are stocking up on the stuff they need to defend themselves, but it’s also … wait, scratch that thing we said earlier. We only love selling self-defense ammo.
And you will love chambering Blazer Brass! Doesn’t matter if you’re firing a real M1911 or one of its many successors. You will experience the consistent ignition, recoil, muzzle velocity and point of aim which make defense easier and target shooting more fun!
This ammo is loaded with all of Blazer’s best components. In addition to the reloadable cases the ammo line is named after, those include intensely reliable primers and carefully standardized powder charges. The 230 grain jacketed hollow point is built for terminal expansion, and ought to exhibit the following ballistic performance in conjunction with a 5” barrel:
0 yds | 850 fps | -0.18 in.
25 yds | 834 fps | 1.49 in.
50 yds | 819 fps | 0.02 in.
75 yds | 805 fps | -4.69 in.
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Blazer Brass 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$31.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Blazer Brass Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 5245 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 604544700329 Cost Per Round 63.7¢ per round It’s a great big crazy world out there, filled to the brim with beauty and horror. We hope you only encounter the former. But if you ever face the latter, then we hope you find yourself holding a forty-five loaded with Blazer Brass.
Blazer could have done a lot to make this ammo fancier. It’s kind of funny that it’s named after its signature feature: brass cases, which the vast majority of ammunition has. But they are well-made cases, and they are loaded with intensely reliable Boxer primers and clean-burning powder. That and Blazer’s excellent craftsmanship are all good advantages to have if you ever find yourself shooting for all the marbles.
This is a standard velocity cartridge: 230 grain bullet and 850 fps muzzle velocity out of a 5” barrel, just like Mr. Browning intended. Don’t anticipate abnormal recoil when you send the jacketed hollow point on its merry way. Do expect the terminal ballistics which capably neutralize a threat, however, because Blazer’s JHP is just as accurate as it is designed for expansion. -
Federal Hi-Shok Classic Personal Defense 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP - 50 Rounds
$32.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 45D Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465089047 Cost Per Round 65.7¢ per round Federal Hi-Shok cartridges are constructed using a classic design that has reputation for smooth feeding and a proven track record in law enforcement and personal defense situations. These .45 ACP Hi-Shok rounds are assembled using non-corrosive Boxer primers fitted into reloadable brass casings and topped by 230 grain jacketed hollow-point projectiles. 230 grains is the ideal weight for the caliber and is recommended by expert shooters for the best ballistics and cycling, especially with full size 1911 handguns.
The Hi-Shok JHP bullet design is shaped for optimum interface with any style of feed ramp and possesses a very wide cavity surrounded by light serrations. These features guarantee wide, threat-dropping expansion on impact even at lower velocities from short-barreled pocket pistols. In addition, Hi-Shok cartridges have a cannelure midway down the casing which prevents bullet setback caused by repeat chambering; this increases the longevity of your carry ammo as you unload your pistol for practice sessions.
Widener's also carries a wide range of .45 ACP practice ammunition as well as these very same Hi-Shok rounds in bulk for all of your CCW concerns.
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Fiocchi 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 45T500 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344701462 Cost Per Round 69.7¢ per round Fiocchi is an Italian manufacturer with over a century of experience alongside a reputation for crafting ammo for law enforcement agencies and competitive shooting teams both in the United States and all over Europe. The majority of their American-sold ammo is made in the U.S. as well, allowing them to tailor the ammo with direct feedback and utilize classic Western components for dependable performance. In this .45 ACP loads, parts include non-corrosive Boxer primers fitted to reloadable brass casings that carry clean-burning powder.
As a self-defense cartridge, the round is topped a JHP (jacketed hollow point) projectile which features a deep cavity and precisely skived copper jacket for reliable expansion as well as a gently sloping ogive for smooth feeding in semi-automatic handguns and carbines. A projectile weight of 230 grains matches the majority of trusted .45 Auto configurations and familiar cycling characteristics alongside subsonic muzzle velocity for suppressed home-defense pistols. Upon impact with a threat, the heavyweight projectile will experience an expansive increase in diameter, causing it to throw more energy into the target and create a more effective wound cavity while losing its potential for lethal over-penetration.
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Nosler Match Grade Handgun 45 ACP 185 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Nosler Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, match or precision shooting, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 51271 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 54041512718 Cost Per Round 69.7¢ per round Whether you're gearing up your .45 ACP handgun for self-defense or competitive use, this ammunition from Nosler won't let you down.
These hollow point cartridges come in 50-round boxes and fire a 185 grain JHP at 980 feet per second. Aside from impressive terminal performance, the flat-nosed profile of the bullet punches nice, clean holes in paper targets for easy visibility. As a standard pressure load, this ammo works well in subcompact and older .45 Auto pistols.
Nosler ammo is loaded in Bend, Oregon using reloadable brass and non-corrosive primers.
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Remington UMC 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 500 Rounds
$369.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Remington Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 500 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU L45AP7 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 47700356815 Cost Per Round 74¢ per round An excellent choice if you're in search of a great 45 ACP (Auto) round for home defense, plinking at the range, Subsonic. This New Remington ammo comes loaded with a 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) along with a Boxer primer that's loaded in a Brass case. With this package, you'll receive 500 rounds ready to fire. Plus, you know it'll come fast from our warehouse to your door because we know shooting ammo is a lot more fun than looking at it online or waiting on delivery! -
Winchester WinClean 45 ACP 230 Grain BEB – 50 Rounds - LE Trade-In
$38.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Soft-Point (JSP) Use Type indoor range shooting, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU WC452 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 20892211704 Cost Per Round 77.7¢ per round Winchester WinClean ammunition is different than your regular ammunition. With heavy metal free primers, and a brass enclosed base, this ammo helps keep toxins out of the air, which makes these rounds great for indoor shooting. With this great pistol ammo, not only are you getting a clean product, you are still getting the quality of Winchester.
Since 1904, when the 45 ACP was invented, it has only grown in popularity. Now one of the most popular rounds in America, the 45 ACP excels as a self defense round. These 230 grain rounds fire at 875 feet per second, and are great for range and indoor shooting while you practice for defending yourself.
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Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$39.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 53966 Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 76683539663 Cost Per Round 79.7¢ per round This 45 ACP ammo from Speer delivers 230-grain bullets that are effective from the magazine to the target. They cycle smoothly and give off less fouling thanks to the metal jacket. With the Gold Dot hollow point design, the bullets give reliable penetration with consistent expansion. They have a muzzle velocity of 890 feet per second and an energy of 404 foot pounds. If you're not familiar, Gold Dot projectiles are some of the most sought after for self-defense use in the United States by civilian shooters and in this package you'll receive a single box with 50 rounds that are ready to fire.
When you need reliable ammunition for personal defense, turn to the brand that is trusted by law enforcement agencies all over the country. Speer is known for excellent ammo and reloading supplies, making them a favorite of gun owners everywhere.
The .45 ACP, also called the .45 Auto, is one of the most powerful and effective handgun rounds available. In service since 1904, this round has been used by military personnel, law enforcement officers, and private citizens concerned with self defense. If you need .45 ACP cartridges for protecting yourself, order this box of 50 jacketed hollow point rounds.
Customer Reviews
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Reliable
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Feeds fine in my 1944-vintage Remington Rand 1911A1.
Review by Allen (Posted on 10/11/2021)
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Positive, endorsement
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Bullet design and weight are important to me when selecting a load for carry in my 1911, or my SIG P 227. Especially since I don't favor +P loadings to get the job done. Wideners has a good price on these too.
Review by Mike B. (Posted on 5/2/2016)
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Speer LE Gold Dot 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 1000 Rounds
$799.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 1000 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 53966 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10076683539660 Cost Per Round 80¢ per round With Speer 45 ACP Gold Dot hollow points, you’ll get the superior performance you need with reliable feeding and less fouling. The Gold Dot jacketed hollow point bullets ensure effective penetration and consistent expansion. Coming out of the barrel, these rounds have a muzzle velocity of 890 feet per second and a muzzle velocity of 404 foot pounds, delivering reliable external and ballistic performance. This package is a full case of 1000 rounds, broken up into 20 boxes that each house 50 cartridges.
Speer is one of the leading brands for law enforcement and self defense ammunition. They have ammo for a wide range of handguns, with many options for both training and use in the field. As part of the Vista Outdoor group, they specialize in handgun ammo that meets the highest possible standards.
Since it was originally released in 1904, the .45 ACP, for Automatic Colt Pistol, is one of the most powerful and reliable handgun rounds in the country. By delivering excellent ballistic performance, this round is still a favorite for law enforcement and civilian personal defense. If you need a full supply of .45 ACP rounds, order this bulk case of 1,000 cartridges.
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Speer LE Gold Dot G2 45 ACP +P 230 Grain JHP – 50 Rounds
$40.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 54256 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 76683542564 Cost Per Round 81.7¢ per round You don’t need to work for law enforcement to order law enforcement ammo! And that’s just great, because this 45 ACP +P cartridge from Speer’s LE Gold Dot G2 label is one of the finest you could chamber in your carry weapon.
This is an overpressure round, loaded to launch its 230 grain bullet out of a 5” barrel at a velocity of 950 fps. That’s around 14 percent faster than the standard pressure 45 ACP load, which means your shots will benefit from both a flatter trajectory and more commanding power downrange. Please make sure your handgun can handle 45 ACP +P before you ask it to fire this powerful ammo.
The G2 bullet certainly puts so much energy to proper use. Its nose cavity is actually filled with flexible elastomer, and as the G2 penetrates soft tissue that material works its way down into the underlying fissures within the core. This causes rapid and highly uniform terminal expansion, reliably transferring well over 350 ft lbs of energy into a target even at 100 yards – significantly greater than the minimum energy recommended for self-defense.
The G2 bullet also wears an electrochemically bonded jacket. It is not only evenly distributed to grant the bullet exemplary in-flight stability, but also exceptionally rugged. The G2’s core and jacket remain tightly rooted together, and retain 100 percent of their combined weight even if they must penetrate sheet metal together!
This round’s smooth bullet profile and low friction nickel plated case both promote reliable feeding in a semi-auto. Speer topped it all off with a sensitive primer and clean burning propellant, giving you a solution for self-defense that you can truly count on! -
Black Hills New Factory 45 ACP 200 Grain SWC – 20 Rounds
$17.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 200 Grain Bullet Type Semi-Wadcutter Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N120 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128624 Cost Per Round 89.2¢ per round Order this box and you’ll have 20 .45 ACP cartridges that are best suited for target practice yet can be used for many different purposes. These cartridges are loaded with 200-grain semi-wadcutter projectiles, which is a versatile bullet design that is used across many different cartridge sizes. You can take these bullets to the range or use them for hunting, giving you versatility in one bullet type.
The semi-wadcutter bullet comes out of the barrel with a muzzle velocity of 875 feet per second and an energy of 340 foot-pounds. This gives the bullet enough power to perform as needed at the target, leaving large impacts on a wide variety of competition and plinking targets.
Black Hills Ammunition is used by law enforcement, military personnel, and private citizens. Their ammunition is known for reliability with a great value, making them especially popular among high-volume target shooters.
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Black Hills 45 ACP 230 Grain FMJ – 20 Rounds
$19.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N320 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128037 Cost Per Round 99.2¢ per round This is a great round for plinking at the range, Subsonic. From Black Hills Ammunition, this 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition is New with a Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 230 Grain bullet. You'll get 20 rounds of Brass cased ammo that's ready for your next trip out to shoot. Like every round for sale, we stand behind this ammo and have your back so rest assured you're not only getting a good deal, you're getting the peace of mind that comes along with a trusted supplier. -
Black Hills New 45 ACP 185 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$19.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N420 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128686 Cost Per Round 99.2¢ per round Black Hills is one of the most reputable companies in the United States when it comes to ammo that exhibits repeatable performance with every shot. Their ammunition is so consistent that their products are often used by big firearms manufacturers for final accuracy testing. These .45 Auto loads from their red box line are factory-new, meaning that they use fresh, never-fired, reloadable brass casings. Each case is equipped with a mercury-free Boxer primer that won't leave behind any corrosive elements in your pistol's barrel.
The round launches a 185-grain jacketed hollow point (JHP) projectile from Hornady's XTP line. XTP JHPs offer some of the most reliable expansion in the industry due to their wide mouths, precisely sculpted cavities, and pronounced skiving in the copper jacket. As the bullet travels into a target, its increase in diameter will cause slight tumbling and massive braking, allowing the round to leave all of its energy in the threat for greater effectiveness. 185-grain loads offer relatively lighter recoil for smaller .45 ACP guns like Officer-size 1911s and the Walther PPQ 45.
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Federal American Eagle Non-Toxic Primer 45 ACP 230 Grain TMJ – 50 Rounds
$49.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand American Eagle Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) Use Type indoor range shooting, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU AE45N1 Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 29465093563 Cost Per Round 99.7¢ per round Keep your skills sharp and stay safe with this .45 ACP ammunition from Federal. These cartridges are a great choice for all ranges, but work particularly well in poorly ventilated indoor environments as they use non-toxic primers and total metal jacket bullets that reduce airborne lead release during shooting.
Each round in this box of 50 fires a 230 grain total metal jacket bullet at a muzzle velocity of 850 feet per second.
Federal American Eagle ammo is made in the USA using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass.
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Black Hills 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$20.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N520 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128716 Cost Per Round $1.04 per round A full-power .45 ACP load that delivers strong expansion and penetration, this ammunition from Black Hills will serve well in a CCW role.
Each round in this box of 20 fires a 230 grain jacketed hollow point bullet at 950 feet per second. While this is not +P ammo, it fires a heavy bullet at a relatively high velocity and will produce excellent terminal performance along with significant recoil.
Black Hills ammo is used by all branches of the US military as well as many gun owners. It is made in Rapid City, South Dakota using non-corrosive primers and brass cases.
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Hornady American Gunner 45 ACP 185 Grain XTP JHP – 200 Rounds
$214.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90904 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255909040 Cost Per Round $1.07 per round Hornady has been at it since 1949. That’s over 70 years’ worth of experience you’re counting on when you choose the Nebraskan company’s American Gunner series 45 ACP ammo for your personal protection needs.
The eXtreme Terminal Performance jacketed hollow point is an accurate projectile. You often find it in handloaded match ammunition – but as its name suggests, it only exhibits its full potential when it is implemented in self-defense. The XTP features a drawn copper-alloy jacket. Unlike a conventional plated jacket, the XTP’s jacket is thick in its rear and grows thinner toward its tip. That makes the jacket surrounding the nose cavity weak enough to easily yield to rapid terminal expansion. And because the XTP’s rim is strategically weakened by an array of symmetrical notches, it is only more reliable at its most important job.
This ammo feeds with outstanding efficiency in a semi-automatic. The XTP’s jacket leaves no part of its swaged lead core exposed, which reduces the bullet’s risk of getting snagged during feeding. And because the XTP is seated in Hornady’s highest-quality brass case, the round is even better equipped to deliver the performance you deserve when your safety is at stake. -
Federal Gold Medal 45 ACP 230 Grain Match FMJ - 50 Rounds
$57.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand Gold Medal Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU GM45A Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 29465095451 Cost Per Round $1.16 per round The 45 ACP has been one of the best handgun rounds in the world since its debut with the Colt 1911 pistol in 1911. Used all over the world in military, civilian, and law enforcement service, you can depend on this round with your life. With its incredible stopping power and amazing damage capacity, this round will stop any attacker that tries to harm you with ease, keeping you and those you love safe.
Whether you want top of the line ammunition or something affordable, Federal has exactly what you are looking for. Founded in 1922, this amazing company makes some of the best ammunition in the country and is among the top three manufacturers in the nation. With this Federal Gold Medal, 230 grain, match, full metal jacket, brass cased, boxer primed rounds, firing at 860 feet per second, you have the incredible accuracy and phenomenal reliability you need for a superb range round or for winning your next shooting competition.
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Black Hills 45 ACP 230 Grain +P JHP – 20 Rounds
$23.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N620 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128747 Cost Per Round $1.19 per round Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) ammo that's as ready as you are for home defense, Subsonic. Made by Black Hills Ammunition, this 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition is Brass-cased, Boxer-primed with a 230 Grain bullet. These are trusted New rounds so sleep easy knowing you're picking up 20 rounds of 45 ACP (Auto) that promises reliable feeding and extraction shot after shot. -
Fiocchi Extrema 45 ACP 230 Grain XTP JHP – 25 Rounds
$29.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Fiocchi Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 25 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 45XTP25 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 762344710563 Cost Per Round $1.19 per round These .45 ACP rounds from Fiocchi's "Extrema" line are packed with premium features which makes them a great option for duty and carry. Each cartridge is assembled using a clean-igniting Boxer primer fitted into a reloadable brass casing which has been nickel plated for significantly smoother feeding and corrosion resistance.
The projectile used in this load is Hornady's famous XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullet which has one of the best reputations on the market for reliable expansion at varying impact velocities. XTP projectiles also expand at a controlled rate which balances deep penetration with effective threat-dropping cavitation. Each bullet weighs 230 grains which offers a smooth recoil impulse as well as the cycling rate around which many full size .45 Auto handguns are designed.
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Federal Gold Medal 45 ACP 185 Grain FMJ SWC Match – 50 Rounds
$59.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand Gold Medal Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Semi-Wadcutter Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 50 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU GM45B Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465089375 Cost Per Round $1.2 per round Federal Gold Medal ammunition is a dependable companion for competitive shooters thanks to its consistently high production quality. This .45 ACP version is an ideal target load due to its easy handling and semi-wadcutter bullets.
Each cartridge in this box of 50 fires a light 185 grain jacketed semi-wadcutter bullet at a low muzzle velocity of 770 feet per second. These specs result in a very light-shooting round that is easy to fire quickly and accurately at close range--with essentially no downside, since competitive shooters don't care about terminal ballistics.
This ammo is loaded in Anoka, Minnesota using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
Customer Reviews
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Works well
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There are many reviews on the net that this stuff jams. Reading carefully, it seems these reviews are with Glock pistols. I'm shooting a Gold Cup and as such, was provided with 2 springs, a 32 coil spring and a 28 coil spring. Because these are a mid-range load and they have less recoil than 230 gr. hardball, I installed the lighter spring. I've had no problems with function. Maybe if the Glock pistols could use a lighter spring, these would function well for the Glock as well.
Mark
Review by Mark (Posted on 1/30/2020)
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Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 200 Rounds
$259.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90971 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255909712 Cost Per Round $1.3 per round Carrying a 45 ACP pistol doesn’t make you better than other people. You were better than others long before you began carrying a firearm. A distinguished character such as yourself surely already knows that Hornady makes fine ammunition in the great state of Nebraska. Now’s your chance to bank on their experience for self-defense!
This cartridge owes efficacy for personal protection to its eXtreme Terminal Performance. The XTP is a jacketed hollow point, but its jacket is far more high-tech than the standard JHP’s. Its fully jacketed rim undergoes feeding without getting dented and snagged; it also protects the XTP on impact so it can proceed to deliver reliable terminal expansion. The XTP’s notches aren’t its only feature which promotes wider-diameter expansion. The bullet’s jacket is also tapered, and becomes exceedingly thin around the nose cavity to ensure that it splits apart quickly and evenly.
This is Hornady’s Subsonic series ammunition. Its 230 grain XTP will clear a 5” barrel at a rate of 925 fps (which in all fairness isn’t really all that remarkable a feat for a 45 Auto cartridge). This suppressor-friendly ammo is loaded with low-flash propellant, however, so it is especially well-suited for defensive fire in dark environments where intense muzzle flash could blind you. -
Sig Sauer 45 ACP 200 Grain V-Crown JHP – 20 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer SIG Condition New Bullet Weight 200 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU E45AP1 Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 798681458189 Cost Per Round $1.34 per round This is a great round for home defense, Subsonic. From SIG, this 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition is New with a Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) 200 Grain bullet. You'll get 20 rounds of Nickel-Plated Brass cased ammo that's ready for your next trip out to shoot. Like every round for sale, we stand behind this ammo and have your back so rest assured you're not only getting a good deal, you're getting the peace of mind that comes along with a trusted supplier. -
Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic, varmint hunting Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90971 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255909715 Cost Per Round $1.34 per round We know what you’re probably thinking: Aren’t all 45 ACP cartridges subsonic? With very few exceptions, yes. But Hornady’s Subsonic series ammunition doesn’t just produce the subsonic muzzle velocity and resultant quieter report that gives a suppressor an easier time doing its job. It also provides great in-flight and terminal ballistics and reduced muzzle flash!
This cartridge is loaded with Hornady’s 230 grain eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) jacketed hollow point. The bullet’s jacketed base stops hot propellant gasses from depositing lead residue on a pistol’s rifling and a suppressor’s baffles. Its shielded nose cavity prevents feeding jams and damage on impact that could have inhibited terminal expansion. When the XTP’s protected nose cavity fills with pressurized soft tissue, the notches surrounding its rim help its jacket to peel backward in a uniformly symmetrical pattern.
The accurate, low-fouling and efficacious XTP is pushed down the barrel by reduced-flash propellant. A dimmer flash signature won’t just help to conceal the shooter’s position from the threat – it will also keep the shooter’s eyes acclimated to low lighting! Hornady loads their ammo in the Cornhusker State with dependable primers and reloadable brass cases. -
Hornady Critical Duty 45 ACP +P 220 Grain FTX – 200 Rounds
$293.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 220 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90926 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255909262 Cost Per Round $1.47 per round This impressive Hornady Critical Duty 45 ammo meets the FBI protocol for terminal handgun performance. Each cartridge contains a Flexlock bullet that performs consistently in high-stress situations. The Flexlock design features the famous Hornady flex-tip technology that prevents bullet clogging, enhances bullet expansion, and maximizes penetration. The Critical Duty loads also feature low-flash propellants and high-quality components. This really is great ammo!
Hornady has provided law enforcement and tactical professionals with advanced ammunition that will perform in situations you need it most. When it comes to your life, trust Hornady!
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Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP +P 185 Grain FTX – 200 Rounds
$294.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90923 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255909231 Cost Per Round $1.47 per round We hope you never have to use your 1911 or other 45 ACP handgun for self-defense. But you don’t have it because self-defense is never possible. That’s why we also hope you’ll keep your pistol in healthy supply of Hornady Critical Defense ammunition.
Superlight 185 grain bullet. Overpressurization. These two forces account for this +P round’s abnormally high 1,150 fps muzzle velocity. That’s supersonic – a rare feat for the 45. Don’t fire this ammo in a gun that can’t handle above-standard chamber pressure. Do rest assured that each shot will hit the target with about 20% more kinetic energy (compared to a standard-pressure 185 grain equivalent).
This round’s not just potent. It also makes intelligent use of its power, because it is loaded with Hornady’s own Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) projectile. It’s their normal jacketed hollow point, albeit with one crucial addition: polymer, which sits inside of the nose cavity so as to prevent debris from compacting there. That enables the bullet to pass through barriers without losing its ability to mushroom out wide and inflict more damage to the threat! -
Hornady 45 ACP +P 220 Grain Critical Defense FTX - 20 Rounds
$30.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 220 Grain Bullet Type Flex-Tip-Technology (FTX) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90926 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255909265 Cost Per Round $1.54 per round You can get top-quality self-defense .45 ACP ammunition by ordering this 20-round box from Hornady. You’ll have rounds that are fast, powerful, and consistent, giving you the internal and external performance you need to protect your home, yourself, and your loved ones.
These rounds have a smooth, consistent design that is made for optimal performance. The 220-grain jacketed hollow point bullet will come out of the barrel with an initial velocity of 975 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 464 foot pounds. They have a FlexLock design and low-flash propellants for greater reliability in low-light situations. The nickel-plated cartridge cases enhance the smooth cycling of these rounds.
Hornady is one of the country’s best brands for ammunition. They have a large supply of options for many different firearms, including most popular handguns and rifles. With various rounds for hunting, self defense, and target shooting, Hornady is trusted by many gun owners across the country.
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Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP 185 Grain FTX JHP - 200 Rounds
$309.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90900 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255909002 Cost Per Round $1.55 per round When you need ammo, you turn to a reliable name that you have used for ages. Hornady has been around for years and has come to be respected and trusted by many. In their Critical Defense rounds, Hornady overcomes many problems encountered by hollow point rounds with their FTX line. These bullets are unhampered by heavy clothing, feed well, have a low flash to help with night vision, and ensure smooth feeding and extraction via high-quality reloadable brass cases.
The 45 ACP is over a century old and is widely known as an effective and reliable round. With these 45 ACP, 185 grain, FTX JHP rounds in your pistol, you know you will have reliable ammunition with the stopping power you need. Pick up a 200 round case of these self defense rounds today!
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Barnes TAC-XPD 45 ACP +P 185 Grain SCHP – 20 Rounds
$31.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Barnes Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 21555 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 716876145010 Cost Per Round $1.59 per round Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) ammo that's as ready as you are for home defense, Subsonic. Made by Barnes, this 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition is Nickel-Plated Brass-cased, Boxer-primed with a 185 Grain bullet. These are trusted New rounds so sleep easy knowing you're picking up 20 rounds of 45 ACP (Auto) that promises reliable feeding and extraction shot after shot. -
Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP +P 185 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$31.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Flex-Tip-Technology (FTX) Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90923 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 090255909234 Cost Per Round $1.59 per round I remember back when I was a little boy living at my dad’s house in the woods at the end of a long road in the middle of nowhere. It was late, late at night when some stranger’s high beams cut through the dark and shone through our windows. “Do you know who that is?” my dad burst into my room to ask. I did not. I was 8. He considered this. “Man,” he said. “I sure would hate to have to shoot somebody.”
Fortunately, those high beams apparently belonged to some lost motorist. They went away. And my dad never did have to shoot anyone (after 1973, at least) – but if he did, I have little doubt the 1911 would have come out in the event that shotgun proved inadequate for the task.
Dad would have appreciated this Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP +P ammo. He’d have respected its above-standard chamber pressure, which lobs its lightweight bullet to a breakneck muzzle velocity of 1,150 fps to secure a laser-flat trajectory and superior striking power. He’d have favored its FTX bullet: a jacketed hollow point which shields its nose cavity against obstruction via a little polymer insert. He’d have valued its low-flash propellant, which prevents the shooter’s eyes from shifting out of night vision mode upon ignition. He’d also have appreciated Hornady’s stellar craftsmanship.
Here I am, using the past tense like he’s no longer around to form opinions on ammo. Maybe I’ll send him a few boxes, just in case the next set of high beams proves not to be neutral. -
Hornady 45 ACP 185 Grain FTX Critical Defense FTX - 20 Rounds
$32.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Flex-Tip-Technology (FTX) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 90900 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255909005 Cost Per Round $1.64 per round Attention: Although this ammo typically features nickel-plated brass cases, supply chain issues have forced Hornady to temporarily load it with non-plated cases.
You can get top-quality self-defense rounds for your .45-caliber handgun by ordering these FTX Critical Defense cartridges from Hornady. These .45 ACP rounds give you speed, accuracy, and outstanding ballistic performance, helping you protect your home and your loved ones. Order this box and you’ll get 20 rounds for your personal security.
The 185-grain bullet comes out of the muzzle with a velocity of 1,000 feet per second and 411 foot pounds of energy. The round delivers superior expansion and deep penetration, even through thick and heavy clothing. The minimal flash protects your vision in low light situations. The cartridge will feed reliably, making it a great choice for autoloading handguns that take the .45 ACP cartridge.
Hornady has been a leading ammunition manufacturer since 1949. Based out of Nebraska, this company got its start making big-game hunting rounds and has now added target shooting and self defense ammunition to its lineup.
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Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP - 20 Rounds
$32.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 23966GD Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 604544647280 Cost Per Round $1.64 per round If you are looking for superior performance from a .45 ACP self-defense cartridge, then look no further than this outstanding round from Speer. With this box, you’ll get 20 of the most reliable and consistent jacketed hollow points available. The 230-grain bullet ensures the fantastic energy and terminal performance you need to stop any threat, while the reliable primer and powder combination ensures consistent ignition.
With a muzzle energy of 404 foot pounds and a muzzle speed of 890 feet per second, these round deliver the controlled expansion and penetration you need. The nickel-plated brass casing gives you smooth feeding, and combined with the jacketed bullet, it is far less likely to jam in the chamber.
Speer is one of the top ammunition choices for self defense and training. They create the popular Gold Dot and Lawman series, and have options for nearly every popular handgun caliber. They are a trusted source for both law enforcement and private citizens.
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Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 185 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Speer Condition New Bullet Weight 185 Grain Bullet Type Hollow-Point (HP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 23964GD Primer Type Boxer UPC Barcode 604544647273 Cost Per Round $1.74 per round Speer Gold Dot ammunition is the defensive load of choice for many concealed carriers and police departments due to its effective performance and reasonable cost. Gold Dot bullets are optimized for every caliber and bullet weight to produce the best possible results. This .45 ACP version comes in boxes of 20.
Each cartridge in this box propels a 185 grain bonded-core hollow point bullet at 1,050 feet per second. This combination of a relatively light bullet traveling a high velocity helps produce strong expansion while taking full advantage of the high caliber of the .45 Auto platform.
Gold Dot ammo is loaded in Lewiston, Idaho using nickel-plated brass cases and non-corrosive primers.
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