45 ACP

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. 1000rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo Video

    $409.95

    $389.95

    $0.39/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    16 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
  2. 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.41/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    31 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
  3. 500rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.41/ppr

    32 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    830
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  4. 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $409.95
    $0.41/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 8 Reviews

    15 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
  5. 500rds – 45 ACP Winchester Service Grade 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds – 45 ACP Winchester Service Grade 230gr. FMJ Ammo Video
    $209.95
    $0.42/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    34 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 4 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    382
    Muzzle Velocity
    865
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  6. 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo
    $419.95
    $0.42/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    12 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    Bullet type
    Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    352
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    830
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  7. 1000rds - 45 ACP PMC Bronze 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP PMC Bronze 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $429.95
    $0.43/ppr

    16 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
  8. 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Speer Lawman 230gr. TMJ Ammo
    $429.95
    $0.43/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    15 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
  9. 1000rds – 45 ACP Armscor USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Armscor USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $439.95
    $0.44/ppr

    16 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
  10. 1000rds - 45 ACP CCI Blazer 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP CCI Blazer 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $444.95
    $0.44/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    365
    Casing Type
    Aluminum
    Muzzle Velocity
    845
    Primer Type
    Berdan
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  11. 50rds - 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 11 Reviews

    60 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
  12. 50rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds – 45 ACP MAXX Tech 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    101 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    830
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  13. 750rds – 45 ACP PMC Battle Packs 230gr. FMJ Ammo 750rds – 45 ACP PMC Battle Packs 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $354.95
    $0.47/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    352
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    830
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  14. 1000rds - 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo 1000rds - 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $474.94
    $0.47/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 Reviews

    15 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    404
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    890
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  15. 500rds - 45 ACP Remington UMC 185gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Remington UMC 185gr. FMJ Ammo Video
    $239.95
    $0.48/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    5 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    423
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1015
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    185 Grain
  16. 500rds - 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $244.95
    $0.49/ppr
    • Buy 2 for $214.95 each

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    26 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    404
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    890
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  17. 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds – 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. JHP Ammo
    $489.95
    $0.49/ppr

    13 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    404
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    889
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    230 Grain
  18. 50rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds – 45 ACP Magtech 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $24.95
    $0.5/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 7 Reviews

    154 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
  19. 50rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $24.95
    $0.5/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 Reviews

    104 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 2 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
  20. 100rds – 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo 100rds – 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo
    $49.95
    $0.5/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    20 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 1 Review

    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
20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo 20rds - 45 ACP Magtech First Defense 165gr. +P Solid Copper HP Ammo
  11.08"
0.8" 1068
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 500rds - 45 ACP New Black Hills 185gr. JHP Ammo 500rds - 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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