45 ACP - 185 Grain XTP JHP - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds

Name: 45 ACP - 185 Grain XTP JHP - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds
Brand: Hornady
Price: 19.75 USD
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Rating: 4.65 (2 reviews)

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Overview

Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Manufacturer - Hornady Custom
Bullets - 185 grain Extreme Terminal Performance jacketed hollow point (JHP XTP)
Casings - Boxer-primed brass

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	Hornady
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	185 Grain
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	.45 ACP (Auto)
Manufacturer SKU	@9090
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	970
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	386

Use Type

Self Defense

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Great accuracy and consistency, every shot, every time.

Hornady Custom center-fire pistol ammo is always loaded with superb jacketed hollow point bullets. This 185 grain 45 ACP round is loaded with Hornady's tried and true Extreme Terminal Performance (XTP) jacketed hollow point

This ammunition is designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer-primed reloadable brass cases.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 45 ACP - 185 Grain XTP JHP - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds

Image showing Hornady .45 ACP (Auto) 185 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

After firing five rounds of Hornady 185 gr XTP from a Kahr CW45 into synthetic ballistic gelatin from 10 feet away through four layers of fabric to simulate clothing, we then measured the expansion and penetration of the bullets for this .45 ACP (Auto) load, which you can see in the chart below.

The photos below provide a detailed view of the the expanded bullets that were recovered from the gelatin. The high speed video shows the first of our five shots as it entered the gel.

Finally, if you'd like to see how this Hornady load compares to other .45 ACP (Auto) loads, check out the diagrams at the bottom of the page. Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin testing and self-defense ammo? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for more information.

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			Median
45 ACP - 185 Grain XTP JHP - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	17.2	19.7	21.3	29.8	30.8
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.45	0.45	0.45	0.45	0.52
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	184.4	184.4	184.9	184.9	185.2
Bullet Velocity (fps)	899	905	915	922	928

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Ask a Question Our customer service team has published this Q&A information as a free service to the shooting community. Please note that LuckyGunner.com expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to how the shooting community might use this Q&A information. See Terms of Use for more details.

Q: If this bullet was fired from an XD 45 service revolver, would it get better expansion? This test result is disappointing.

Posted On: 12/16/2020 By: Mark

A: Thanks for reaching out Mark! Your handgun's barrel is only 0.36" longer than the Kahr CW45 we used to attain this round's terminal ballistics data, so I don't expect you'd get too drastically higher a muzzle velocity. I wouldn't guarantee significantly deeper penetration nor wider expansion if you fired this ammo in your handgun.

Q: will the Governor safely fire 45 APC P+ rounds or should you stay with the standard APC 45?

Posted On: 1/10/2013 By: Mac

A: While any 45ACP pistol in good working condition will safely tolerate the +P round, it is usually recommended to shoot a full magazine for testing purposes and should not be fired on a regular basis. Some manufacturers will advise against this practice which may void the warranty. Shooting +P ammo on a regular basis may cause premature wear on normal wear components. Should you decide to shoot +P ammo frequently, inspection of the pistol is highly recommended after every trip to the range.

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45 ACP - 185 Grain XTP JHP - Hornady Custom - 20 Rounds

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