Hornady 45 ACP +P 220 Grains Critical Duty Ammo 20 Round Box

Hornady's Critical Duty load is designed to meet the needs of those who demand superior barrier penetration and prefer a full-size handgun for their personal protection. Bright nickel-plated cases simplify chamber checks in reduced light. Additionally, all Critical Duty ammunition is loaded with low flash propellant to help preserve night vision in low-light firing. The FlexLock bullet incorporates two revolutionary Hornady features to deliver superior barrier penetration and consistent performance. A large mechanical jacket-to-core InterLock band works to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention, while the Flex Tip eliminates clogging and aids bullet expansion. The core is made of high-antimony lead making it extremely tough, delivering controlled expansion for unparalleled terminal performance consistency and is more economical than similar bonded bullets.

Brand Hornady

Category Centerfire Handgun Rounds

Caliber 45 ACP +P

Model Critical Duty

Bullet Weight 220 gr

Rounds Per Box 20

Casing Material Nickel-Plated Brass

Application Home Defense

Boxes Per Case 10

Bullet Type FlexLock

Muzzle Energy 464 ft lbs

Muzzle Velocity 975 fps

Rating +P

Caliber Dictionary

The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.

The 45 ACP (45 Auto) was designed by John Browning in 1905 for his prototype semiautomatic pistol that eventually became the legendary Colt 1911, using a .452-inch bullet. Browning proposed a 200-grain bullet; U.S. Army Ordnance, smarting from reports of poor performance of the 38 Long Colt in the Philippines, increased bullet weight to 230 grains for greater stopping power...and the 45 ACP as it is today was adopted in 1911. It remains an iconic and popular handgun cartridge for personal defense and competition, and was used by the U.S. military in submachine guns (Thompson and M3) through the 1970s. Although largely replaced by the 9mm for military use and the 9mm and/or 40 S&W in the law enforcement community, the 45 ACP is still used by the U.S. military and numerous law enforcement agencies in various applications. The standard load remains a 230-grain bullet at 780 to 850 fps, but lighter, faster bullets from 165 to 200 grain, delivering a bit less recoil, are also available. — Craig Boddington

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