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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. Federal Train + Protect 45 ACP Ammo - 500 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $364.99

    2 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 850 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 369 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 73¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  2. Federal American Eagle 45 ACP Ammo - 500 Rounds of 230 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $244.99

    79 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 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 404 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 49¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

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

  • 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.

  • Popup said:

    I recommend this for anyone to use

  • 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.

  • Carl .45 said:

    Shoots well and the price - man!

  • Mark said:

    Every cartridge performed as expected.

  • al mcnulty said:

    first time I used Ammo.com. Service is great , I will be back.

  • Tim said:

    Wouldn't buy .45 any other way.

  • William said:

    OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AND TRANSACTION!

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