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45 ACP ammo (aka 45 Auto) is the most American pistol cartridge ever to exist! This is the standard round for the Colt M1911, although several other pistols have been designed around John Browning’s great feat of .45 cal magnificence. Choose a bulk 230 grain full metal jacket (FMJ) ammo for target practice, or a jacketed hollow point (JHP) if you need 45 ACP for self-defense. Bullets weighing 165 or 185 grains are both practical if you’re looking for lower-recoil performance. You'll see our in-stock 45 ACP ammo for sale below.
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  1. 500rds – 45 ACP Wolf Military Classic 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP Wolf Military Classic 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.41/ppr

    48 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    369     Casing Type
    Steel     Muzzle Velocity
    850     Primer Type
    Berdan     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  2. 500rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.41/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    32 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  3. 1000rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo Video
    $409.95
    $0.41/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 8 Reviews

    7 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 8 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    358     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    837     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  4. 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $409.95
    $0.41/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    404     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    890     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  5. 500rds – 45 ACP Independence 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP Independence 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $209.95
    $0.42/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  6. 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $419.95
    $0.42/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 8 Reviews

    51 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 8 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    371     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    853     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  7. 1000rds – 45 ACP Fiocchi 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Fiocchi 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $439.95
    $0.44/ppr

    44 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    377     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    860     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  8. 1000rds - 45 ACP PMC Bronze 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP PMC Bronze 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $439.95
    $0.44/ppr

    41 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  9. 1000rds – 45 ACP Blazer Brass 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Blazer Brass 230gr. FMJ Ammo Video
    $439.95
    $0.44/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 9 Reviews

    12 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 9 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  10. 600rds - 45 ACP Winchester Range Pack 230gr. FMJ Ammo 600rds - 45 ACP Winchester Range Pack 230gr. FMJ Ammo

    $288.95

    $264.95

    $0.44/ppr

    69 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    356     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  11. 300rds – 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ Ammo 300rds – 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $134.95
    $0.45/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  12. 50rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    110 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    358     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    837     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  13. 50rds - 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 11 Reviews

    98 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 11 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    372     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    853     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  14. 50rds - 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ RN Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Federal Champion 230gr. FMJ RN Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    63 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    365     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    845     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  15. 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA Value Pack 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA Value Pack 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $229.95
    $0.46/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    72 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    356     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    835     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  16. 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $234.95
    $0.47/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    61 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    356     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    835     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  17. 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo
    $469.95
    $0.47/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    62 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  18. 100rds - 45 ACP Remington UMC 230gr. MC FMJ Value Pack Ammo 100rds - 45 ACP Remington UMC 230gr. MC FMJ Value Pack Ammo
    $47.95
    $0.48/ppr

    161 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    356     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    835     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  19. 750rds – 45 ACP PMC Battle Packs 230gr. FMJ Ammo 750rds – 45 ACP PMC Battle Packs 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $359.95
    $0.48/ppr

    33 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    352     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    830     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  20. 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal 250th Anniversary USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal 250th Anniversary USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $479.95
    $0.48/ppr

    26 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    404     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    890     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    230 Grain

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45 ACP ballistic gel test results

We shot 32 different loads of 45 ACP self-defense ammo into ballistic gel

Used firearms icon
Firearm Used Ruger SR45
Barrel length icon
Barrel Length 4.5"
Distance target icon
Distance to Target 10 Feet
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Barrier 4-layer cloth
Ammo 5-shot average penetration depth 5-shot average diameter 5-shot average velocity
20rds – 45 ACP +P Barnes TAC-XPD 185gr. TAC-XP SCHP Ammo 20rds – 45 ACP +P Barnes TAC-XPD 185gr. TAC-XP SCHP Ammo
  13.82"
0.77" 911
20rds - 45 ACP Black Hills 230gr. Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Black Hills 230gr. Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo
  18.72"
0.59" 858
50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical Bonded 230gr. +P HP Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical Bonded 230gr. +P HP Ammo
  13.76"
0.81" 930
50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical HST 230gr. +P HP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP +P Federal Premium Law Enforcement 230gr. HST JHP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP +P Federal Premium Law Enforcement 230gr. HST JHP Ammo
  13.08"
0.85" 890
50rds - 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical HST 230gr. HP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 230gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 230gr. JHP Ammo
  14.96"
0.84" 856
50rds – 45 ACP Federal LE Tactical 230gr. Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal Premium Hydra-Shok 230gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Federal Premium Hydra-Shok 230gr. JHP Ammo
  20"
0.49" 822
20rds – 45 ACP Federal Personal Defense 230gr. JHP Ammo 20rds – 45 ACP Federal Personal Defense 230gr. JHP Ammo
  21.82"
0.45" 822
20rds - .45 ACP Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. HP Ammo
  14.18"
0.62" 989
20rds - 45 ACP Hornady Custom 230gr. +P XTP HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady Custom 230gr. +P XTP HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady Custom 230gr. +P XTP HP Ammo
  19.34"
0.56" 905
50rds - 45 ACP Nosler Match Grade Handgun 185gr. JHP Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Nosler Match Grade Handgun 185gr. JHP Ammo
  23.64"
0.46" 1003
25rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 185gr. +P HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP +P Remington Golden Saber 185gr. JHP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP +P Remington Golden Saber 185gr. JHP Ammo
  16.42"
0.73" 1096
25rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 185gr. HP Ammo 25rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 185gr. HP Ammo
  13.92"
0.71" 954
25rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230gr. HP Ammo
  20.74"
0.58" 823
20rds - 45 ACP Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition 200gr. V-Crown JHP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition 200gr. V-Crown JHP Ammo
  20.26"
0.5" 895
50rds – 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 230gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 230gr. HP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 230gr. HP Ammo
  14.3"
0.68" 770
20rds – 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot 185gr. JHP Ammo 20rds – 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot 185gr. JHP Ammo
  15.18"
0.69" 1002
20rds – 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot 230gr. JHP Ammo 20rds – 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot 230gr. JHP Ammo
  12.42"
0.72" 805
20rds – 45 ACP Winchester Defender 230gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo 200rds – 45 ACP Winchester Defender 230gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo 200rds – 45 ACP Winchester Defender 230gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo
  17.22"
0.7" 896
20rds - 45 ACP Winchester W Train & Defend 230gr. JHP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Winchester W Train & Defend 230gr. JHP Ammo
  23.02"
0.45" 873
50rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 200gr. +P HP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 200gr. +P HP Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 200gr. +P HP Ammo
  13.1"
0.73" 1076
20rds - 45 ACP New Black Hills 185gr. JHP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP New Black Hills 185gr. JHP Ammo
  20.58"
0.5" 995
50rds – 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 185gr. JHP Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 185gr. JHP Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 185gr. JHP Ammo
  12.04"
0.71" 1000
50rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber Bonded 230gr. BJHP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber Bonded 230gr. BJHP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber Bonded 230gr. BJHP Ammo
  18.12"
0.54" 861
50rds - 45 ACP Nosler Match Grade Handgun 230gr. JHP Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Nosler Match Grade Handgun 230gr. JHP Ammo
  24.82"
0.45" 893
20rds – 45 ACP +P Hornady Critical Duty 220gr. FlexLock Ammo 200rds – 45 ACP +P Hornady Critical Duty 220gr. FlexLock Ammo 200rds – 45 ACP +P Hornady Critical Duty 220gr. FlexLock Ammo
  19.54"
0.56" 991
20rds - 45 ACP Hornady XTP 200gr. HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady XTP 200gr. HP Ammo 200rds - 45 ACP Hornady XTP 200gr. HP Ammo
  17.92"
0.53" 900
20rds - 45 ACP G2 Research RIP 162gr. HP LF Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP G2 Research RIP 162gr. HP LF Ammo
  11.32"
0.45" 992
50rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. HP Ammo
  14.18"
0.91" 955
50rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. +P HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. +P HP Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester Ranger Talon 230gr. +P HP Ammo
  17.54"
0.79" 976
20rds – 45 +P ACP Black Hills 230gr. JHP Ammo 20rds – 45 +P ACP Black Hills 230gr. JHP Ammo
  19.78"
0.64" 922
20rds - 45 ACP Federal Hydra-Shok PD Low Recoil 165gr. HP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Federal Hydra-Shok PD Low Recoil 165gr. HP Ammo
  14.74"
0.65" 1044
20rds - 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 230gr. HP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 230gr. HP Ammo
  16.44"
0.67" 862
50rds – 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230gr. BJHP Ammo 50rds – 45 ACP Remington Golden Saber 230gr. BJHP Ammo
  18.96"
0.69" 849
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More About 45 ACP Ammo

What is the Difference Between “.45,” “.45 Auto,” and “.45 ACP?”

There really is no difference for these terms, as they are largely used to describe the .45 ACP, which is the official name of the cartridge. When someone says “.45” in reference to ammunition, they are usually referring to the .45 ACP. The same goes for “.45 Auto,” as “ACP” stands for “Automatic Colt Pistol.” However, they may be referring to the .45 GAP, which stand for “Glock Automatic Pistol.” The GAP, however, is much less common than the ACP.

Testing the best 45 acp ammo for self-defense

Is 45 ACP Good For Self-Defense?

Generally speaking, 45 ACP is a slow handgun cartridge but it delivers a lot of energy down range. This makes it a great choice for self-defense shooters. We tested several 45 ACP hollow point options with ballistic gelatin to see how they performed. Find out the best options for 45 ACP self-defense ammo here.

Are the .45 ACP and .45 GAP Interchangeable?

No. Unlike other cartridges (the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, for example), these two cartridges are not interchangeable at all. The .45 ACP was created by Colt’s Manufacturing Company for their line of pistols, while Glock created .45 GAP ammunition for their own products. These cartridges have different dimensions, most noticeably a vastly different overall length.

How Far Can a .45 ACP Effectively Shoot?

The .45 ACP is an effective handgun round for target shooting, but it is generally limited to about 50 yards of effective range, a fairly common maximum distance for handguns. For example, the Gold Medal rounds with 185-grain FMJ bullets (a light bullet for this cartridge), when zeroed to 25 yards, will drop 3.1 inches at 50 yards and almost two feet at 100. This makes using the .45 ACP at distances over 50 yards extremely difficult. You can learn a lot more about the caliber's capabilities in this 45 ACP Ballistics guide.

Is the .45 ACP Ideal for Self-Defense?

Yes. The .45 ACP can deliver effective speed and velocity for personal and home protection. The cartridge has muzzle velocities generally in the range of 800 to 1,100 feet per second, and can go even higher if you are firing +P ammunition. It also delivers muzzle energies approaching 500 foot-pounds, which drives effective penetration and expansion to the target. The only downside for .45 ACP is that it may be too large for some conceal-carry users and could have too much recoil for effective secondary shots. If you are using the .45 ACP for self defense, you will want expanding rounds such as jacketed hollow points.

Is the .45 ACP Better Than the 9mm Luger?

That depends on what you want from your cartridge. If you value sheer strength and stopping power above all, the .45 ACP is your best option. However, the 9mm Luger ammunition is a compact yet powerful cartridge that is ideal for many gun owners.

Which Firearms Commonly Load the .45 ACP?

While there are many weapons that can load the .45 ACP, the most famous is the 1911-style semi-automatic pistols. These firearms can be chambered for many different calibers, but the 1911/.45 ACP relationship is one of the most famous and successful gun/cartridge combinations in the world.

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