Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
The CCI Shotshell 45 ACP delivers 120 grains of #9 lead shot at 1100 fps — purpose-built for close-range pest control where a conventional jacketed bullet overpenetrates or risks ricochet. This load disperses a pattern of fine shot suitable for dispatching snakes, rats, and nuisance vermin within 10 yards. CCI chambers each round in an aluminum case with a boxer primer, rendering the case non-reloadable but keeping per-round cost low for specialty applications.
Performance Profile
At 1100 fps muzzle velocity, this 45 ACP shotshell generates 322 ft-lbs of muzzle energy — distributed across dozens of #9 pellets rather than concentrated in a single projectile. Pattern diameter opens quickly, making precise aim less critical at contact distances. The aluminum case cycles reliably in most revolvers and many semi-automatic pistols, though function testing is mandatory in auto-loaders with tight chambers or tuned extractors. Do not chamber in handguns equipped with ported barrels or compensators — shot can damage ports and create unsafe gas venting.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 45 ACP |
| Shot weight | 120 grains |
| Shot size | #9 |
| Muzzle velocity | 1100 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 322 ft-lbs |
| Case | Aluminum |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | No |
| Rounds/box | 10 |
| Intended use | Hunting / pest control |
| Manufacturer | CCI |
CCI manufactures this load in the United States. The aluminum case is lighter than brass but surrenders reloadability — an acceptable trade for a specialty round fired infrequently. For additional 45 ACP ammo options, review our jacketed hollow-point and full-metal-jacket inventory.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 21 years old for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearms safety during loading, unloading, and handling.
- Verify current state and local ammunition regulations before ordering — some jurisdictions restrict shotshell handgun loads.
- This product contains lead. California Proposition 65 requires disclosure: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Wash hands after handling ammunition.
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