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An iconic American cartridge, the .45 ACP was popularized in John Browning’s classic Colt Model 1911 pistol. To shop 45 ACP ammo in bulk, check out our 45 acp bulk ammo page. Today it remains as popular as ever – with military, police, and civilian shooters continuing to make this cartridge their choice for personal protection. Learn More
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  1. Sellier and Bellot 45 ACP Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $459.99

    56 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 853 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 371 ft lbs
  2. Sellier and Bellot 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $24.99

    53 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 853 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 372 ft lbs

Overview of 45 ACP Ammo

The .45 ACP, developed by John Moses Browning in 1905, is a cornerstone of American ammunition known for its power and reliability. It offers excellent stopping power and accuracy, making it ideal for personal protection, law enforcement, and competitive shooting. Originally designed to meet the U.S. Cavalry's need for a more effective round, it became the official sidearm of the U.S. Armed Forces in 1911 with the M1911 pistol. Favored by units like the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team and LAPD SWAT, the .45 ACP's versatility and effectiveness continue to make it a trusted choice over a century later.

What are the most popular .45 ACP brands you sell?

You can filter our entire selection using the left sidebar to see which brands we currently have in-stock and available using the Manufacturers filter. You can also filter by attributes such as Bullet Type, Bullet Weight, Casing Type, and Primer Type to find what you need.

Best 45 ACP Ammo for Specific Uses

Use Case Details
Best .45 ACP Hollow Points Best Overall: Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense 165 Grain SCHP. Runner-Up: Speer Gold Dot 185 Grain JHP.
Best .45 ACP Ammo for Target Best Overall: Speer Lawman 230-grain TMJ. Runner-Up: Federal American Eagle 230 gr FMJ.
Best .45 ACP Ammo for Law Enforcement Best Overall: Speer Gold Dot 230 Grain JHP. Runner-Up: Federal Law Enforcement HST 230 Grain JHP.
Ammo for 1911 .45 Best Overall: Hornady Critical Defense 185 Grain FTX JHP. Runner-Up: Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 210 Grain JHP.
Best .45 ACP for Bear Defense Best Overall: Federal American Eagle 230gr FMJ. Runner-Up: Fiocchi 230gr FMJ.

You can also check out our in-depth look at 45 ACP ballistics from all of the popular ammo manufacturers if you're in search of ballistics data for your favorite factory 45 ACP load.


Molly Carter
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Customer Reviews

  • John said:

    I'm very pleased with the 45 ACP ammo that I purchased from Ammo.com. It shipped quickly and performed very well at the range!

  • Dan Young said:

    This ammo is a great value, great quality and performs well! Sellier & Bellot is always a great choice. It shoots as well as or better than I can and it is relatively clean.

  • Tom said:

    I purchased 5 boxes of S&B .45 ACP 230 grain. Out of the 5 boxes at least one box of 50 were misfires. Primers were hit, did not fire! Contacted S&B about the issue, nothing was done about it. Rounds were fired through my Smith and Wesson 1911 PC which is always on point with other brands of ammo.

  • Hezekiah said:

    Completely happy with my experience. Will recommend to my family and friends.

  • Clinton said:

    Shots were fired down range with no problem. Ammo came in on time and worked great with my 1911 and SW Shield 45 ACP. I will buy again.

  • Ross said:

    Shooting an S&W 1911, I've put 500 rounds down range so far and not a single issue. For the price, it's a great range 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.

  • DHENRY said:

    S&B provides a dependable, clean-burning 45acp product. No misfires, duds or squibs. An excellent dollar-value.