The Hornady American Gunner .45 ACP 185gr XTP is a 20-round box of .45 ACP handgun ammunition (Hornady part no. 90904). It comes from the American Gunner line, which Hornady describes as a collection of tried-and-true, versatile loads that are popular with shooters for target shooting, hunting or self-defense. The bullet is Hornady’s XTP, short for eXtreme Terminal Performance, which the maker calls exceptionally accurate with excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance. Brass, primers and propellant are chosen to the same standard Hornady applies to all of its ammunition, and the powder is loaded to conventional velocities so the round functions in any gun chambered for it. It is a straightforward box for range days, practice and general handgun shooting.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 ACP, the single designation Hornady lists for this load, so match it to the chambering marked on your barrel.
• Bullet weight is 185 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is the XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance), a Hornady design known for accuracy and versatility.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range session or sighting in a new handgun.
• Casing is quality brass, which Hornady pairs with premium primers and propellant for consistent shooting.
• Powder is loaded to conventional velocities, so the round functions in any gun chambered for it.
• It is made in the USA with premium components, according to Hornady.
• Muzzle velocity is 970 fps from a 5-inch test barrel, the starting speed Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 386 ft-lb from the same 5-inch test barrel, which gives a sense of the load’s power at the muzzle.
• Velocity at 50 yards is 911 fps, showing how well the bullet holds its speed downrange.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does the American Gunner .45 ACP 185gr load use? It uses Hornady’s 185-grain XTP, a hollow point built for accuracy and versatility across a wide range of uses.

How many rounds come in this box? This listing is one 20-round box of .45 ACP ammunition.

What guns will it work in? Hornady loads American Gunner to conventional velocities and states that it functions in any gun chambered for the cartridge.

Buy the Hornady American Gunner .45 ACP 185gr XTP Ammunition, 20-Round Box

American Gunner is Hornady’s everyday line: made in the USA, loaded with the XTP, and built for people who shoot often. Order this box from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more handgun ammunition while you are here.