45 ACP Ammo For Sale
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?
- Federal .45 ACP Ammo
- Fiocchi .45 ACP Ammo
- Hornady .45 ACP Ammo
- PMC .45 ACP Ammo
- Remington .45 ACP Ammo
- Sellier & Bellot .45 ACP Ammo
- Blazer Brass .45 ACP Ammo
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. For the cost side, our 45 ACP ammo price history tracks the cheapest range ammo every month since 2009.
Customer Reviews
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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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Mikkel said:
Light recoil, big fireball. High penetration.
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Blorg said:
Cycles well in a Kimber 45.
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Lou said:
The bullet design seems like a good concept, the ballistic gel tests that I've seen regarding the Honey Badger design were impressive. The concern: The very first round I tried to feed into my Dan Wesson 1911 jammed solid on the feed ramp. Subsequent tries had the same result and the cartridge suffered ~1mm of bullet setback. That particular cartridge didn't appear any different than the others. I cycled other rounds from the same box several times without issue or bullet setback. Maybe the first round I tried was defective. The next time I go to the range I'll try them out.
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Chuck said:
I have used and carried, due to the recorded performance in ballistic gel and the recorded results of various barrier penetrations. I definitely have no problem using as my EDC ammo on a daily basis
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Leonard said:
Quality Made Ammo
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4 Inch Grouping at 100 yds said:
This ammo is smoking hot. Really fast. My groupings were better than with standard 230 gr. ammo. Gets the job done.
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Ohio1 said:
Tryed the penetration test...the rounds mushroomed perfectly! They are very accurate also! These are going to be used for self defense!
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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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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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Michael said:
Get it fast. Right to your door
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Rodger said:
I was a little hesitant at first, but Ammo.com delivered as advertised. I expected a little higher price due to the ammunition shortage and found that other dealers are pricier. I will be a future customer.
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Kelly said:
These are difficult times with regards to getting ammo of just about any kind. This was a bit pricy, but not too bad and shipping was as expected and the quality was fine, but have not shot a lot as want to make sure to have some on hand.
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Rey said:
I've had no issues with any of the ammo I have received from ammo.com. The .45 acp has performed flawlessly and delivery was easy, especially given I live in an unfree state
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Christopher said:
Easy to order online. I get it 5-7 days; I live in NJ. Ammo always fires, no duds. I also like the history of the bullet and caliber, how it came to be. This is the only place I get my ammo from.
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RL said:
Not a problem with this ammo. Would purchase again.
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Lee said:
I like the ammo, but not the rising cost of the ammo. No misfires on the ammo in over 500 rounds shot thus far.
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zinger30-06 said:
This ammo was purchased for range use. I shoot on average 100 rounds per session at least once a week. I was pleasently surprised at the peformance of the round. I fired 25 rounds at one target and then 25 at a second target. Folded them over each other and the groupings were a close match. My carry pistol is a Colt Defender 1911 and this is perfect practice ammo. I will continue to purchase as it becomes available.
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Louis said:
Great ammo with high quality brass, also has large pistol primer if you are interested in reloading. As far as value goes, given the recently inflated prices that accompany such high demand all ammo has become too pricey. That having been said, in relative terms it is a great value. It is my go to ammo for practicing.
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Louis said:
This is reliable, clean burning consistent ammo. It cycles perfectly and there were no malfunctions in either my XDM or my Kimber 1911 super carry ultra. It has high quality reloadable brass with large pistol primers. When available this is my go to ammo.
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Practice said:
Just purchased this for 1911 range time. Shoots fine through a couple hundred rounds so far with no goofups. Market is up right now so that'll explain overall cost. I'd buy more when the time comes.