20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo

☆☆☆☆☆

Out of stock

Magtech 165 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details


Magtech has been manufacturing quality ammunition since 1926 and exports products to more than 50 countries, including the United States. Manufacturing all their own components, Magtech has total control over every stage of the production process. The company uses only the highest quality raw materials and state-of-the-art production techniques to produce some of the finest ammunition available to the modern shooter.



This package contains 20 rounds of Magtech First Defense .45 ACP (Auto) ammunition. Each cartridge is loaded with a 165 grain solid copper hollow point projectile. The solid construction of these high-quality bullets eliminates jacket splitting or tearing, allowing maximum target impact. These rounds also impressive terminal expansion, making them ideal for personal defense and concealed carry ammunition.



These new production rounds are non-corrosive, boxer primed, and feature nickel-plated brass cases for smooth and reliable function and feeding. These rounds are loaded to +P internal pressures and produce consistent muzzle velocities of 1100 feet per second and 443 foot pounds of muzzle energy. Depending on the make and model of your handgun, +P ammunition may not be recommended. Be sure to check with the manufacturer for more details concerning use of overpressure ammunition.

  • Manufacturer
  • Condition
    New
  • Bullet Weight
  • Use Type
    Self Defense
  • Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
  • Quantity
    20
  • Ammo Caliber
    45 ACP (Auto)
  • Pressure
    +P
  • Manufacturer SKU
    FD45A
  • Primer Type
  • Muzzle Velocity
    1100
  • Muzzle Energy
  • UPC Barcode
    754908184514
  • Cost Per Round
    $1.15/ppr

Gel test Results

In hopes of giving ourselves and our customers a better idea how this 45 ACP (Auto) self-defense ammo would perform if called upon in a self-defense scenario, we tested dozens of the best selling hollow points on the market.

We fired five rounds of this Magtech 45 ACP (Auto) ammo through a cloth barrier into Clear Ballistics calibrated synthetic gelatin and recorded the results. For these tests, we used a Ruger SR45 with a -inch barrel. In the photos, graphics and video on this page, you can see specifically how the Magtech ammo performed and how it sticks up with the rest of the 45 ACP (Auto) ammo we have tested so far.

To read more about our testing procedures and discover what round makes the best self-defense ammo for you head to this page.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

Image detailing before and after firing 20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo Image detailing before and after firing 20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo

How do the results for this Magtech 45 ACP (Auto) compare to other Hollow Point?

20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo Gel Test Results

  Median
Bullet Depth (in.) 10.3 10.6 11 11.7 11.8
Expanded Diameter (in.) 0.78 0.79 0.8 0.81 0.81
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) 164.7 165.3 165.5 165.7 166
Bullet Velocity (fps) 1044 1071 1074 1075 1077

The Reviews

Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo

Leave a Review Reviews icon
  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    posted on by CortJ

    QUICK VERY QUICK response when I ordered my 4 boxes, less then a week from time of order to receiving the bullets. Everything I received was new and ready to go. This was replacement ammo for the pistols I have set up for self defense.

    One house pistol Kimber 45 with is setup with flash light and laser.

    Kimber #2 Eclipse 3.5" backup
    Kimber #3 Eclipse 5" daily carry
    FN FNX45 (15 rounds) for the NOT so good areas total of 46 rounds.

    The old ammo (1yr) was used at the range

  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    posted on by GREG LECLAIRE

    Hello fellow premium ammo enthusiasts, I bought 2 boxes of this and some Black Hills 45 tac-xp. The Magtech ammo appears to have thier own Solid copper bullet. Comparing the two, the Black Hills looks much nicer. The nickel cases on the Magtech look fine but the copper bullets look old, with multiple tarnish spots on the bullets. The Barnes bullets appear to be of much higher Quality.

Write a review
Upload complete

For best results, we suggest:

  • max 5 files
  • only jpg, jpeg, png, heic, heif formats
  • max 2MB (per file)
  • max width 5000px
  • max height 5000px
All Categories
Pistol Ammo
Rifle Ammo