45 ACP Ammo
If you're looking to train at the range or just do some plinking - we suggest 45 ACP ammo loaded with a full metal jacket bullet. These rounds are economical and generally very reliable for extended shooting sessions.
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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 45 ACP 230 Grain HST JHP - 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal Brand HST Condition New Bullet Weight 230 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 P45HST2S Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 29465063948 Cost Per Round $1.74 per round If you have a handgun that takes .45 ACP ammunition, order this 20-round box from Federal Premium Ammunition and you’ll have smooth, reliable performance that is accurate and effective. These cartridges are loaded with 230-grain jacketed hollow point ammo that uses Federal’s HST design, which is a top choice for law enforcement agencies across the country.
The bullets in these 45 Auto cartridges come out of the muzzle with a velocity of 890 feet per second and an energy of 404 foot pounds. Thanks to the hollow point at the front, the bullet will expand properly, helping you stop a wide range of threats to your home and family. The specially-design bullet won’t plug while passing through barriers, ensuring consistent expansion with reliable penetration.
Federal Premium has a wide range of ammunition options for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. While they are a favorite choice for outdoor enthusiasts, they also have excellent products for home protection.
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Black Hills 45 ACP 135 Grain HoneyBadger – 20 Rounds
$36.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Condition New Bullet Weight 135 Grain Bullet Type HoneyBadger Use Type home defense Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU D45N820 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710132652 Cost Per Round $1.84 per round The HoneyBadger by Black Hills Ammunition doesn’t look like your everyday run-of-the-mill self-defense bullet. It doesn’t even have a nose cavity that could get jammed up with clothing fabric – but that’s only its first of many advantages.
This 45 ACP round’s 135 grain bullet is 100% copper. There is no lead that could foul up a barrel to make a handgun inaccurate. There is no core and jacket to detach from each other, and copper itself is resilient enough to ensure superior weight retention. The HoneyBadger is also highly accurate, as its monolithic body is evenly distributed in weight.
Instead of a nose cavity, the HoneyBadger features four narrow ridges which sit in a plus-formation. These shred through barriers, but the grooves between them do the real work of terminal ballistics. It is thanks to these grooves that the HoneyBadger is able to blast any soft tissue its tip comes into contact with outward, which creates the permanent wound cavity needed to neutralize a threat quickly.
This ammunition is loaded with premium brass cases, as well as carefully matched non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning powder. This ammo performs reliably in carbines as well, and it even reduces the chance of overpenetration just like a normal JHP should! -
Winchester Supreme Elite 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 200 Rounds
$374.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 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 S45PDB Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 50020892217909 Cost Per Round $1.87 per round The 45 ACP is one of the most popular rounds in the world and has been used by civilians, militaries, and law enforcement around the globe for over a century and continues to be one of the most effective rounds on the market. When you want something that has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt and has all the stopping power you need, the 45 ACP is the perfect round for you, helping you keep yourself and your family as safe as you can be.
Winchester has been around since 1922 and remains one of the best ammunition companies in the world, producing just the high quality ammo you need at the price you need for all your shooting purposes. Firing at 882 feet per second, these Winchester Supreme Elite, 230 grain, jacketed hollow point, brass cased, boxer primed rounds are designed to hit with massive expansion and phenomenal terminal damage, helping you keep yourself and your family as safe as you could possibly hope.
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Winchester Supreme Elite 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$37.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Winchester Condition New Bullet Weight 230 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 S45PDB Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 020892217898 Cost Per Round $1.89 per round The 45 ACP was developed in 1906 and featured on the timeless 1911. It remains one of the best rounds for range training and self defense on the market. With incredible stopping power, high accuracy, and fantastic terminal performance, the 45 ACP has been used all over the world by militaries, civilians, and law enforcement professionals.
When you want high quality, reliable ammo, Winchester is the way to go. Founded in 1866, Winchester is one of the oldest firearms and ammunition manufacturers in the United States. Their ammo products are loaded in Oxford, Mississippi with high quality components.
Firing at 882 feet per second, these Winchester Supreme Elite rounds are a great option for self defense. Each jacketed hollow point projectile weighs in at 230 grains, a standard for the 45 AUTO. These rounds are loaded into premium nickel-plated brass cases that come boxer primed and are reloadable.
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Black Hills 45 ACP +P 185 Grain SCHP – 20 Rounds
$39.85Product 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 D45N720 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 612710128778 Cost Per Round $1.99 per round If your carry handgun is a .45 ACP capable of handling +P ammo, you can count on this load from Black Hills for self-defense.
Each cartridge in this 20-round box fires a light 185 grain Barnes Tac-XP solid-copper hollow point bullet. Fired at a muzzle velocity of 1,000 feet per second, the Tac-XP projectile offers high diameter expansion and strong penetration that fully realizes the .45 Auto's potential as a defensive cartridge.
Black Hills ammo is made in Rapid City, South Dakota using reloadable brass and non-corrosive Boxer primers.
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G2 RIP 45 ACP 162 Grain RIP HP - 20 Rounds
$50.00Product Type Ammo Manufacturer G2 Research Condition New Bullet Weight 162 Grain Bullet Type Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 95453 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 863552000023 Cost Per Round $2.5 per round If you are serious about home defense, load your weapon with the right cartridges. With this box, you’ll have 20 rounds of .45 ACP cartridges. They are loaded with 162-grain hollow point bullets that are designed for maximum effectiveness at the target, helping you defend yourself and your family with outstanding ballistic performance. The bullets are solid copper with no lead.
You can count on these cartridges to give you outstanding performance from the weapon to the target. They have a muzzle velocity of 960 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 331 foot-pounds. This makes the bullet a powerful option for personal protection and allows the hollow point bullet to expand as needed.
G2 is an ammunition company dedicated to innovative personal protection products. They have a full selection of cartridges for handguns, shotguns, and rifles, as well as an outstanding reputation for terminal ballistics, making them a popular choice for self defense.
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