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 Gold Medal 45 ACP 185 Grain FMJ SWC Match – 50 Rounds
$54.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal 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 $1.1 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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Federal Gold Medal 45 ACP 230 Grain Match FMJ - 50 Rounds
$54.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal 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 $1.1 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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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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Hornady Custom 45 ACP 200 Grain XTP JHP - 200 Rounds
$239.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 200 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 9112 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255391128 Cost Per Round $1.2 per round Pick up this 200-round case of Hornady defensive ammunition for your 1911, P220, G21 or other .45 ACP handgun. These cartridges use the XTP jacketed hollow point bullet, a proven design that is renowned for its strong penetration.
Each cartridge in this case fires a medium weight 200 grain jacketed hollow point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 900 feet per second. This relatively high velocity provides better expansion, while the lighter bullet keeps recoil from getting out of control; the result is a very balanced load that works well in both full-size and compact pistols.
Hornady ammo is loaded in the USA using reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive primers.
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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 Custom 45 ACP 200 Grain XTP JHP - 20 Rounds
$26.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 200 Grain Bullet Type XTP Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 20 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 9112 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255391121 Cost Per Round $1.34 per round Hornady Custom ammunition with XTP jacketed hollow point bullets is a dependable choice for self-defense. These .45 ACP cartridges work well in 1911s, P220s, and other .45 Auto handguns.
Each round in this box of 20 propels a medium weight jacketed hollow point bullet to a muzzle velocity of 900 feet per second. This relatively high velocity combined with the XTP's strong penetration results in excellent terminal performance and high diameter expansion.
This ammo is loaded at Hornady's headquarters in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Hornady Custom 45 ACP +P 230 Grain XTP JHP - 200 Rounds
$274.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady Condition New Bullet Weight 230 Grain Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Use Type home defense, Subsonic Casing Type Brass Quantity 200 Ammo Caliber 45 ACP (Auto) Manufacturer SKU 9096 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 10090255390961 Cost Per Round $1.37 per round If you can handle the added recoil, this .45 ACP +P load from Hornady is a formidable choice as a carry load. Best suited to larger or heavier pistols, these rounds can be counted on to stop assailants quickly and decisively with good shot placement.
Each round in this case of 200 fires a heavy 230 grain Hornady XTP jacketed hollow point bullet at 950 feet per second. The XTP bullet is a time-tested design known for its strong penetration.
Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230 Grain JHP – 20 Rounds
$27.85Product 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 $1.39 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 Defense 45 ACP 185 Grain FTX JHP - 200 Rounds
$289.85Product 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 $1.45 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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Hornady Critical Duty 45 ACP +P 220 Grain FTX – 200 Rounds
$289.85Product 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 $1.45 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 Custom 45 ACP +P 230 Grain XTP JHP - 20 Rounds
$29.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Hornady 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 9096 Primer Type Boxer Magnetic No UPC Barcode 90255390964 Cost Per Round $1.49 per round If you don't mind taking on a little extra recoil to wring a bit more power out of the .45 ACP, try this +P ammunition from Hornady as your carry load.
These cartridges come in 20-round boxes and fire a heavy 230 grain version of Hornady's XTP jacketed hollow point bullet. The cartridge's high pressure configuration, which produces a muzzle velocity of 950 feet per second, delivers high diameter expansion for improved terminal performance against assailants. This augments the XTP's reputation for strong penetration to create a very effective choice for self-defense.
Hornady ammo is made in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive primers and reloadable brass cases.
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Hornady 45 ACP 185 Grain FTX Critical Defense FTX - 20 Rounds
$30.85Product 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 $1.54 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 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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Federal 45 ACP 230 Grain HST JHP - 20 Rounds
$34.85Product Type Ammo Manufacturer Federal 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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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 20892217898 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.