45 ACP Hollow Point Ammo For Sale

The 45 ACP never needed speed. John Browning designed it around a heavy, wide bullet moving at subsonic velocity, and a modern hollow point builds on that by starting at .45 caliber and expanding from there. Most standard 230 grain loads leave a 5 inch 1911 at 850 to 900 fps. They're quiet next to a 9mm, suppressor-friendly, and push more like a shove than a snap.

This is one of our deepest hollow point selections. 230 grain is the clear center of mass, 185 grain covers shooters who want more velocity and a flatter trajectory, and the in-between weights (165, 200, 210, and 220 grain) fill the gaps. About a quarter of the page is +P, for shooters who want more energy out of compact carry guns.

Three paths to 45 ACP terminal performance

• Classic 230 grain JHP: Federal, Remington, Winchester, Speer Gold Dot, and Fiocchi all load the traditional weight. It feeds reliably in nearly every 1911 and duty pistol.
• Lighter, faster 185 to 200 grain: Hornady XTP and FTX, plus Remington's 185 grain Golden Saber, trade some bullet weight for velocity and recoil control.
• Engineered and solid copper: Federal HST and Hydra-Shok Deep, Speer Gold Dot G2, and Barnes TAC-XPD go after consistent penetration through barriers.

Older 1911s can be picky about wide-mouth hollow points, so run a few magazines before you carry.

Which brands load 45 ACP hollow points?

• Federal 45 Auto Ammo - HST, Hydra-Shok, and Hydra-Shok Deep
• Hornady 45 ACP Ammo - Critical Duty, XTP, and American Gunner
• Remington 45 ACP Ammo
• Winchester 45 ACP Ammo
• Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammo - CovertX and 200 to 230 grain JHP
• Sellier & Bellot 45 ACP Ammo - XRG Defense solid copper

Use the Manufacturers filter in the left sidebar to narrow this page to your preferred brand.

Related 45 ACP ammo

• 45 ACP Ammo - the full catalog, including FMJ range loads
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• 45 ACP Subsonic Ammo - quiet loads for suppressed pistols, including Hornady Subsonic JHP

45 ACP guides and comparisons

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• Best 45 ACP for Bear Defense
• What Is a Jacketed Hollow Point?
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• Are Hollow Points Illegal?
• 9mm vs 45
• 40 vs 45
• 10mm vs 45 ACP
• 380 ACP vs 45 ACP
• Best Caliber for Concealed Carry

For velocity, energy, and trajectory data, see our 45 ACP ballistics database.