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The .45 Long Colt was the cartridge used in the Colt Single Action Army – also known as "The Peacemaker." With the introduction of the Taurus Judge, the .45 LC once again became popular as a "Peacemaker" and continues to be used for hunting and self defense. Learn More
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  1. Magtech 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $39.99

    102 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 705 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 221 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  2. Underwood 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 250 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $39.99

    78 In stock now

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    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 960 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 512 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Underwood
  3. Sellier and Bellot 45 Long Colt Ammo - 600 Rounds of 250 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $484.99

    18 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 708 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 279 ft lbs
  4. Magtech 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 250 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $41.99

    105 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 760 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 321 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 84¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  5. Sellier & Bellot 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 230 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $47.99

    4 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 830 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 352 ft lbs
  6. Fiocchi Cowboy 45 Long Colt Ammo - 500 Rounds of 255 Grain CMJ Ammunition

    $489.99

    74 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 750 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 318 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 98¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  7. Fiocchi Cowboy 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 255 Grain CMJ Ammunition

    $49.99

    71 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 750 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 318 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1 per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  8. CCI 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $59.99

    95 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Berdan
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.2 per round
    • Made by Blazer
  9. Hornady 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 255 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $24.99

    49 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 725 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 298 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.25 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  10. Federal 45 Long Colt Ammo - 50 Rounds of 225 Grain JSP Ammunition

    $64.99

    87 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 860 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 369 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • $1.3 per round
    • Made by Federal
  11. Hornady Critical Defense 45 Long Colt Ammo - 200 Rounds of 185 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $318.99

    2 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type XTP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 920 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 348 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.59 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  12. Hornady 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 185 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $32.99

    11 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 920 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 348 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.65 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  13. Federal 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 225 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $34.99

    124 In stock now

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    Bullet type LSWCHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 830 FPS
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.75 per round
    • Made by Federal
  14. Barnes 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain XPB HP Ammunition

    $34.99

    43 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 1025 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 467 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.75 per round
    • Made by Barnes
  15. Hornady 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 225 Grain FTX Ammunition

    $39.99

    23 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 500 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $2 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  16. Winchester Big Bore 45 Long Colt Ammo - 20 Rounds of 250 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $47.99

    28 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 845 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 396 ft lbs
  17. CCI 45 Long Colt Ammo - 10 Rounds of 150 Grain #9 Shot Ammunition

    $24.99

    87 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type #9 Shot
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1000 FPS
    • 10 Rounds
    • $2.5 per round
    • Made by CCI

History of 45 Long Colt Ammo

The .45 Long Colt (LC), or .45 Colt, has a rich U.S. history. Developed by Samuel Colt in 1872 for the Colt Single Action Army revolver, it features a .454-inch bullet in a 1.285-inch case. Originally loaded with black powder and a 255-grain lead bullet, it reached up to 900 fps. Modern loads, known for accuracy and stopping power, typically have 400 foot-pounds of muzzle energy and a velocity of 860 fps.

Produced by Colt Firearms and Union Metallic Cartridge Company for the Colt Single Action Army, the .45 LC became the official U.S. Army handgun and ammunition in 1873. Known as “the gun that won the west,” it remained popular with civilians, transitioning from black powder to smokeless powder. Hunters, sport shooters, Cowboy Action Shooting enthusiasts, and handloaders appreciate its versatility, with modern loads reaching over 1,000 fps.

What are the most popular .45 Colt 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.

.45 Colt vs. .45 ACP

Aspect .45 Colt .45 ACP
Bullet Diameter .454 inch .451 inch
Case Length 1.285 inches .898 inch
Overall Length 1.6 inches 1.275 inches
Case Diameter .480 inch .476 inch
Case Thickness .011 inch thicker than .45 ACP .011 inch thinner than .45 Colt
Max Pressure (SAAMI) 14,000 psi 21,000 psi
Velocity Range 900 to 1,300 fps 835 to 1,350 fps
Muzzle Energy 444 to 1,151 ft-lb 356 to 587 ft-lb
Recoil and Muzzle Blast Higher, requires more time to get back on target Lower, quicker to get back on target

For a comprehensive breakdown of .45 Colt ballistics, please check out our detailed article.

Molly Carter
Written by
Molly Carter

Customer Reviews

  • cjbaltes said:

    Barely had to clean my rifle after shooting an entire box and had my rifle dialed in very quickly as a result of very little shot variation using this ammo.

  • spymyeyes said:

    This is without a doubt the CLEANEST ammo I have ever bought. The lead nose is painted so zero lead fingers! Every round went bang and cycled perfectly. Keep up the great work!

  • Robert said:

    I've used this in my Taurus Judge with great results. It's quality and won't lead up your barrel. I highly recommend this product.

  • eeffoc said:

    I really enjoyed using the ammo I purchased from ammo.com It was problem free and of satisfying quality. I will be back for more.

  • DeaDBeaT said:

    Still reasonably priced and available.

  • john said:

    good looking rounds will buy more.

  • Fred said:

    I won't complain about price, because it's everywhere. This product is awesome and super reliable.

  • MFMurphy said:

    This is a well made and consistently performing product.

  • Robert said:

    I keep some of this at all times. It's some of the best made. I watch for it to be on sale and then I jump. Hornady makes some of the best bullets around.

  • Michael said:

    love this Hornady 45 Long Colt.

  • OldNavy said:

    This ammunition was dead-on accurate at 45 yards. However, the THX tip added a small amount of additional length such that every round would jam in attempting to cycle into the chamber of my Henry .45LongColt lever-action rifle. Shorter, hollow point ammunition had no problems.