Gel test Results
We tested this Hornady Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger SR45 with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 19.34-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.564-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Hornady Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 45 ACP (Auto).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison
200rds - 45 ACP Hornady Custom 230gr. +P XTP HP Ammo Gel Test Results
| Median | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Depth (in.) | 17 | 17 | 17.9 | 20.3 | 24.5 |
| Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.45 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.63 |
| Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 228.2 | 228.9 | 228.9 | 229.1 | 229.2 |
| Bullet Velocity (fps) | 894 | 895 | 908 | 914 | 915 |
Hornady Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) Ballistic Data
Hornady Ammunition 45 ACP (Auto) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 5
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.188
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.162
| Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity fps | 950 | 928 | 908 | 889 | 871 |
| Energy ft lbs | 461 | 440 | 421 | 404 | 388 |
| Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -2.5 | -7.7 | -15.6 |
