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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. Speer 45 ACP Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $469.99

    $420.99

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    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 830 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 352 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 42.1¢ per round
    • Made by Speer

  2. Blazer Brass Clean-Fire Suppressor 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 327 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 58¢ per round
    • Made by CCI

  3. Speer Lawman 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $29.99
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    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 845 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 365 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Speer

  4. Remington Range Clean 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain FNEB Ammunition

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    $36.99
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    Bullet type FNEB
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 835 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 356 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 74¢ per round
    • Made by Remington

  5. Federal Gold Medal Match 45 ACP Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 185 Grain FMJ SWC Ammunition

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    $854.99

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    Bullet type Semi-Wadcutter
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 770 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 244 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 85.5¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  6. Federal Gold Medal Match 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 185 Grain FMJ SWC Ammunition

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    $47.99
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    Bullet type Semi-Wadcutter
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 770 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 244 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 96¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  7. Black Hills Ammunition 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain SWC Ammunition

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    $20.99
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    Bullet type Semi-Wadcutter
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 875 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 340 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.05 per round
    • Made by Black Hills Ammunition

  8. Federal American Eagle 45 ACP Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $54.99
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    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 850 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 369 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.1 per round
    • Made by Federal

  9. Hornady Critical Defense 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    $28.99
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    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1150 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 543 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.45 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  10. Hornady 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain FTX Ammunition

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    $32.99

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    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 411 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.65 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  11. Hornady Critical Duty 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 220 Grain FTX JHP Ammunition

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    $32.99

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    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 975 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 464 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.65 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  12. CCI Pest Control Shotshell 45 ACP Ammo - 10 Rounds of 115 Grain #8 Bismuth Shot Ammunition

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    $26.49
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    Bullet type #8 Shot
    Shot Material Bismuth
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1150 FPS
    • 10 Rounds
    • $2.65 per round
    • Made by CCI

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

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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.


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Speer 45 ACP Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 230 Grain TMJ Ammunition
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  • than said:

    I wasn’t able to shoot this ammo for about a month after ordering it and I was slightly concerned that it would malfunction but the ammo did great. Had a blast shooting and went through about 200 rounds yesterday, looking forwards to the rest of the ammo being shot.

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Federal Gold Medal Match 45 ACP Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 185 Grain FMJ SWC Ammunition
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  • Michael said:

    Get it fast. Right to your door

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Hornady 45 ACP Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain FTX Ammunition
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  • Leonard said:

    Quality Made Ammo

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Hornady Critical Duty 45 ACP +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 220 Grain FTX JHP Ammunition
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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.

  • Ohio1 said:

    Tryed the penetration test...the rounds mushroomed perfectly! They are very accurate also! These are going to be used for self defense!