45 ACP Subsonic Ammo For Sale
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Blazer 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$20.996 In stock now
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Black Hills Ammunition 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$20.9918 In stock now
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Black Hills Ammunition 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain SWC Ammunition
$20.9929 In stock now
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MAXX Tech 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$20.993 In stock now
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Underwood 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$20.9953 In stock now
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Sellier and Bellot 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$21.9952 In stock now
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Federal 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$22.9955 In stock now
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Hornady American Gunner 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain XTP JHP Ammunition
$23.2510 In stock now
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Magtech 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$23.9956 In stock now
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Black Hills Ammunition 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$23.9922 In stock now
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Underwood 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$23.997 In stock now
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Fiocchi CovertX 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$23.9946 In stock now
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Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$24.9941 In stock now
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PMC 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$24.9940 In stock now
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Armscor USA 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$24.9946 In stock now
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Barnes VOR-TX 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain TAC-XP Ammunition
$24.9941 In stock now
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Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammo - 25 Rounds of 200 Grain JHP Ammunition
$25.4952 In stock now
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Blazer Brass 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$25.9957 In stock now
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Hornady 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain XTP Ammunition
$25.9944 In stock now
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Winchester 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$25.9944 In stock now
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Federal Range. Target. Practice. 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$25.9947 In stock now
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Remington HTP 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$25.9921 In stock now
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Federal 250th Anniversary USA 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$26.4952 In stock now
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Federal American Eagle 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$26.9948 In stock now
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Federal Syntech Defense 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 205 Grain SJHP Ammunition
$26.999 In stock now
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Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$26.9918 In stock now
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Federal 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$27.9952 In stock now
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Federal Syntech 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain Total Synthetic Jacket Ammunition
$27.9910 In stock now
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Remington 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 185 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$28.9926 In stock now
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Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition
$28.995 In stock now
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Hornady 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$29.9938 In stock now
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Winchester 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 185 Grain FMJ Ammunition
$29.9946 In stock now
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Federal 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$29.993 In stock now
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PMC 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 185 Grain JHP Ammunition
$29.9944 In stock now
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Speer Lawman 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition
$29.9949 In stock now
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Federal 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$39.99
$30.99
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Federal 45 ACP +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition
$39.99
$31.99
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Barnes TAC-XPD 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain SCHP Ammunition
$31.9924 In stock now
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Fiocchi 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain JHP Ammunition
$31.9940 In stock now
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Remington Golden Saber Defense 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain BJHP Ammunition
$31.9922 In stock now
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Overview of 45 ACP Subsonic Ammo
The .45 ACP is one of the few centerfire handgun rounds that's subsonic by physics rather than by special loading. Standard pressure 230 grain ball ammo leaves a 5-inch 1911 barrel at roughly 830 feet per second – comfortably below the 1,125 fps sound barrier at sea level. Most factory 185 and 200 grain loads also fall under the threshold without any "subsonic" label needed on the box. That natural subsonic profile is the single biggest reason .45 ACP remains a top choice for suppressor builds more than a century after its introduction.
Where 9mm requires reaching for a 147 grain bullet to drop below supersonic, .45 ACP's larger case volume and heavier projectile mean nearly every standard pressure load is already where you want it. The trade-off is muzzle energy and magazine capacity, but for shooters who prioritize a quiet can over a thin slide and a double-stack mag, the math has favored .45 ACP for decades.
Why .45 ACP dominates suppressor builds
- Natural subsonic profile. Most factory 230gr, 200gr, and 185gr standard pressure loads exit below 1,125 fps without any special engineering – no separate "subsonic" SKU required.
- Bullet diameter does work at low velocity. A 0.452" projectile creates a meaningful wound channel even without the hydrostatic expansion supersonic rounds rely on. Old-school "slow heavy bullet" defenders still cite this as why .45 ACP performs as designed when running quiet.
- Pairs cleanly with PCC and pistol cans. Common host platforms – 1911, Glock 21, HK USP, suppressor-ready CZ models – are widely supported by suppressor manufacturers.
- Lower muzzle blast even unsuppressed. Lower chamber pressure than 9mm +P or 10mm means less concussion at indoor ranges before the can ever goes on.
- Heavy bullet backup option. For shooters who want a quieter alternative to 10mm or .44 magnum in wood-line scenarios, 230gr .45 ACP brings the bullet weight to do work.
Subsonic .45 ACP vs Other Suppressor Calibers
| Caliber / Load | Typical Muzzle Velocity | Subsonic by Default? | Notes |
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| .45 ACP 230gr FMJ | ~830 fps | Yes | Natural subsonic; no special loading required |
| .45 ACP 185gr +P JHP | 1,100-1,200 fps | No (often supersonic) | +P loads can push past 1,125 fps; verify before suppressed use |
| 9mm 147gr Subsonic | ~950-1,050 fps | Yes | Requires reaching for heavy bullet to get subsonic |
| 9mm 115gr Standard | 1,180+ fps | No | Supersonic out of the box |
| 300 BLK Subsonic 220gr | ~1,000 fps | Yes | Purpose-built subsonic rifle round, requires dedicated SKU |
When .45 ACP goes supersonic
Not every .45 ACP load stays subsonic. Lightweight high-velocity loads – especially 185 grain +P JHPs and the occasional 165 grain frangible – can push past 1,125 fps and lose the sonic-clean profile suppressed shooters want. If you're building a suppressed setup specifically for noise control, check the manufacturer's published muzzle velocity for any +P or sub-185 grain load before buying in volume.
Popular Subsonic .45 ACP Brands We Carry
All standard pressure loads from these manufacturers stay subsonic out of the box:
- Federal .45 ACP Ammo – including Federal HST 230 grain JHP, one of the most carried defensive .45 loads in the country
- Hornady .45 ACP Ammo – Critical Defense 185gr FTX is a top short-barrel defensive pick that runs subsonic
- Sellier & Bellot .45 ACP Ammo – 230gr FMJ for high-volume suppressed practice
- Blazer Brass .45 ACP Ammo – economical 230gr FMJ practice ammo, reliable feeding in 1911s
- Fiocchi .45 ACP Ammo
- PMC .45 ACP Ammo
- Remington .45 ACP Ammo
Use the Bullet Weight filter on the left sidebar and select 230 grain (or 200 or 185 grain) to narrow the in-stock subsonic options across all manufacturers.
Best .45 ACP Guides for Suppressed and Subsonic Shooters
- Best .45 ACP Ammo for Law Enforcement – Speer Gold Dot 230gr and Federal HST 230gr JHP picks, both subsonic
- Best .45 ACP Hollow Points – defensive JHP comparison, most picks are subsonic 185-230gr
- Ammo for 1911 .45 – host platform-specific picks for the most common suppressor host
- Best .45 ACP Ammo for Target – high-volume practice picks, all subsonic
- Best .45 ACP for Bear Defense – heavy-bullet 230gr recommendations for wilderness carry
For muzzle velocity, energy, and trajectory data on every .45 ACP load we carry, see our .45 ACP ballistics database.
Customer Reviews
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One shot said:
This ammo cycles great in my 1911- will definitely be buying more- also Glock 21 cycles it too
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David said:
Have not had any issues working great
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Rob said:
Value was not great. Over $.50/rnd after tax and shipping. Shot 200 of the 500 so far. Performance is flawless from the G21. Quality is very good and no complaints for its intended purpose, the range. I don’t expect any issues from Federal ammo. I will be buying more when these are gone.
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Popup said:
I recommend this for anyone to use
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Alfred said:
The ammo came quicker than I thought it would, ordered it on a Sunday and it was delivered to my front porch that Tuesday. I have nothing but good things to say about ammo.com and I have recommended the site to my coworkers.
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Carl .45 said:
Shoots well and the price - man!
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Mark said:
Every cartridge performed as expected.
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al mcnulty said:
first time I used Ammo.com. Service is great , I will be back.
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Tim said:
Wouldn't buy .45 any other way.
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William said:
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AND TRANSACTION!
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Otto said:
Ammo worked great, no major issues, used in a new 1911 and performed just perfect. My first .45 so not much to go on, but I liked this ammo and was a decent value.
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James said:
great ammo, fast service will do business with again
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Scott said:
friend and I fired 100 rounds to break in a new 1911 R1. Loved the gun and the ammo.
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John said:
This was a very good deal. Good Quality ammo
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bud said:
bought it for practice ammo.good value.no feeding or extracting problems after 100 rnds.
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John said:
Will buy again for sure
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db said:
great ammmo great site. quick delivery and very covenient
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Romeo3 said:
excellent price, service and quick delivery. Just what we all want in a provider. Best part is the price. Next is the fact that you only show what you have in stock, big plus in my book and next is the lightning fast hand off to the UPS guy. I have over 200 rounds already thru my new SR1911 and gun and ammo performed flawlesly, I Shall Return, (remember him).
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Rick said:
Purchased 50 rounds, but have only shot 18 so far. I've had no problems at all. Shoots nice and clean, and no duds. I love the federal ammo so far. My only knock was on the value....which I dropped down 1 notch. The price for the 50 round box is awesome, but the shipping and handling hurt the value...still when you can't find the ammo you are looking for locally, the shipping and handling isn't much of an issue. Thank You Ammo.com!!!!
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Rollinrock said:
pleasure doing business with the site.
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Walt said:
Put about 80 of these through a Tac XD over the weekend. No jams, no misfires. All things considered, a pretty good round for the money.
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Tahitiantreat said:
shot clean no jams
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Rocky said:
Just glad I got it when I did. Prices going up...............if you can even find any. This is a great place to make a purchase when they have what you want & very fast shipping.
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bud said:
bought for carry ammo so only shot afew.
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DC36FORD said:
I ordered a few thousand rounds of 40cal for several guys in training. The ONLY misfires were due to unclean weapons. Once the weapons were cleaned all worked well. Thanks
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GaryM1954 said:
Have been using this ammo in my Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec for quite a while now and haven't had a single malfunction. Will always buy this ammo for range work.
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rruybal1 said:
People keep telling me that the Hi-Point handguns are junk! I used this ammo in my 45ACP, I never had any problems and the ammo performed better than I expected.
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MasterGunny said:
See above.
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rehdeer said:
Shot this through brand new Hi Point Carbine. Functioned flawlessly. Will definetly buy again. Do wish it was available in +P
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:-) said:
shoots clean and accurate, no stovepipes what else is there to say?
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Stealth said:
Excellent value very high-quality ammo very fast delivery. Packed extremely well!
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Daniel said:
Fast shipping and quality ammo. Easy to purchase.
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George said:
Nice ammo worked perfectly
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sarge said:
I have used this in my Glock 21 for duty and it has always performed outstanding, great ammo!
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Ron G. said:
The ammo worked perfectly in my Remington R1S. Shipping costs hurt a bit.
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Rick Frank R said:
This is no doubt a very good quality ammo. It is also accurate, that is according to the shooter.
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Dasol said:
I think the ammo is great! just a bit expensive cuz of handling
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DJS said:
I was impressed with the ammo I purchased for you. The price was right.
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Dayne said:
1st time shooting this new pistol, Smith &Wesson, M&P, 4" barrel. 1st was the target ammon to get used to it then full mag of the Remington. Very accurate even in rapid fire. 6 out of 10 in 4" circle. Other 4 within the 6" circle. In other wards, all round placement, terminal.
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joe said:
The only thing that could have been better is the price, but with everything that is going on with gun control the price was still acceptable. Thank You and i will be purchasing more in the fucture
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EWS786 said:
Very accurate. No feed/fire/extract issues.
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Big Daddy said:
I was impressed with the 45.ammo I purchased. The ammo cycled well in my Wilson CQB.The ammo was clean and performed very well. I would buy this ammo again.
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harleybuckeye said:
Seems to hit well. Absolutely zero problems. Will buy it again. Thanks!
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Marcus said:
I spoke with Chris yesterday (28-November) I needed clarification on the rebate process from Winchester. He walked me through the process step by step, shared his own experience relating to the process. It's always reassuring when someone shares from a personal point of view, not just what's written, gave me some insight on timeframes, also advice, go to tje site first so i would know what was needed, a great help to because I'm buying from Ammo.com of course and there are time frames, so that was very helpful as well.. Chirs was patient, knowledge and insightful about all aspects of his product. Normally (as with most) I feel if I dont ask i wont get the full story, Chris always deep dives and goes further giving all needed for me to feel comfortable in my decision. I might add you aren't going to find better pricing, along with carry laws state by state, uodated daily, real time. Service, Pricing, Quality: thats a Hat Trick everyone can live with... thank you Ammo.com for having ambassadors such as Chris representing you....
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ML said:
Ive called Ammo, a ton of times with shall we say less than smart or good questions, they are always professional, knowledgeable most of all patient, we are only two years into the sport.
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Steven said:
Both good penetration and very good expansion. It allowed me to exercise good control over the weapon.
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n/a said:
My favorite jhp ammo! Accuracy and power unmatched!
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Snoopy said:
My only regret is that i didnt buy more than i did. I was just checking different products. These are great. will place another order in a few minutes. Thanks again. Jim Lewis
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Thom said:
I cycled 10 round and they fired each and every time. No jamming even in rapid fire. Will buy more as soon as I get the money.
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Hymie said:
You have my business from now on. Will purchase more after obama quits trying to water down my 2nd amendment rights.
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sarge said:
Clean firing, no malfunctions. Ammo used to "break in" a new weapon. Accomplished that mission very well, as expected from prior use of CCI ammo.
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Charlie said:
Speaking specifically of 45 ball ammo. Years ago I once had a AD inside my house. I was amazed at the performance. It went thru 3 walls, changed direction 3x due to hitting wall studs before finally stopping against the inside brick cavity at the exterior of the house. I recovered the bullet and it had only minor deformation. Since then I keep and extra mag of Ball just in case.
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DHENRY said:
S&B provides a dependable, clean-burning 45acp product. No misfires, duds or squibs. An excellent dollar-value.
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Peter said:
Great performance for the price. A good value.
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Rick said:
Good Rounds and at a "comparatively" reasonable price to other suppliers gauging prices to take full advantage of a Government incited panic.
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malibu66 said:
Great target ammo for 1911. Very accurate and clean.
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jim said:
great ammo, accurate and does what its designed to
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Jackson said:
I ordered the ammo for stock, but had to give it a test round or two, Works great
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AG said:
Thank you
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Daniel said:
These were the first rounds I put through my new 1911 . 200 rounds on the first day , no mis feeds or odd ejection. Everything went as well as could be expected.
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Doug said:
I am VERY picky about the ammo I buy. I'm looking for foot pounds of energy. As I understand it, Federal loads their American Eagle to the same specs as their self defense ammo. That's why I buy it.
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boo said:
Bullets is good for ammo price.
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4545 said:
very dependable and accurate in my colt and springfield 45's. no failures of any kind.
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tcbloodgood4 said:
Totally performed 100% as expected.
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na said:
have a springfield xde 45 shoots well recoil is lower vs 230 grain
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CHUCKCHUCK555 said:
185 Grain MC Ammunition,, Is a nice light load and fun to shoot,, Yes you can get FMJ 230 grain bullets for less money but once you shoot the 185gr or the 165gr the recoil is much less intimidated and can hold on target should you need Or want a follow up shot
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RobR said:
This was my first order and I was surprised it was delivered so fast. I was also surprised they had what I wanted. Ammo is hard to find. I will definetly order again.
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io said:
received my shipment and am very happy with the service.
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FRED said:
The 45 Auto Ammo is a great buy of Quality at a low reasonable price of which we need this day of low money! Thanks for the chance to order this AMMO!! Clarence F. Neeley
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Dett Hubb said:
Very pleased and would order again
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Mike said:
This is great ammo for Self Defense, this will get the job done. Using solid guns like Kimber in 45 & 10mm, I was able to achieve a level of accuracy at 25 yards with this ammo that I haven't been able to do since my Army days. Firing many 3 round groups at 25 yards, All shots could fit inside the circumference of a Quarter, actually the shots on the target touched and overlapped each other, nice mushrooms, 0 malfunctions and seeing some expand to over an inch, I decided to change over and make this my first "go to" ammo. Thank you Ammo.com
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Joe said:
I have used Barnes bullets as a reload as well as factory since they came out onto the market. They are very accurate while maintaining their entire mass throughout the wound channel. If you are betting your life on a bullet make it a Barnes TAC-XPD 185 Gr. Confidence and excellent terminal stats.
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Blg Jake said:
This round I carried for duty as well as the 38. It was far better then 38 wadcutters