Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
You load 45 ACP +P ammo when standard pressure won’t cut it. Hornady Custom 45 ACP +P ammunition pairs a 230 grain XTP jacketed hollow point with elevated chamber pressure — 950 fps at the muzzle, 462 ft-lbs of energy, and the XTP’s serrated jacket design that guarantees uniform expansion without fragmentation. This is a defensive handgun load engineered for terminal reliability in duty pistols and carry 1911s chambered to handle +P pressures.
Built for the Box
Hornady hand-inspects every Custom round before packaging. The 230 grain XTP bullet features six evenly spaced serrations that divide the jacket into symmetrical sections — the serrations weaken the jacket enough to initiate expansion at low velocities while maintaining structural integrity at high velocities. The swaged lead core and drawn copper jacket stay locked together during penetration, and a deep cannelure secures the bullet in the case mouth under the recoil forces of +P chamberings. Brass cases are boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 45 ACP +P |
| Bullet weight | 230 Grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Hollow Point (Hornady XTP) |
| Muzzle velocity | 950 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 462 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Self Defense |
| Manufacturer | Hornady (Made in USA) |
The XTP’s six-section expansion profile maintains consistent diameter growth from 800 fps to over 1,200 fps — a design advantage when your carry pistol’s barrel length varies from a 3-inch Officer to a 5-inch Government. Verify your firearm is rated for +P pressures before firing. You’ll find this load in 45 ACP ammo rotations for law enforcement qualification and personal defense carry.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 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.
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded; keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction; keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire; be certain of your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify your firearm is rated for +P chamber pressures before loading — consult the owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer if unsure.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm — see P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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