Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense .45 ACP 165-Grain Hollow Point ammunition (part no. SB45XA) is built entirely from solid copper, giving the bullet near-100% weight retention regardless of the barriers it encounters on the way to the target. Sellier & Bellot‘s light-for-caliber XRG design produces low perceived recoil and high velocity while still delivering reliable expansion from today’s compact personal-defense handguns. It’s engineered specifically for shooters who carry a .45 ACP pistol for personal protection. This handgun ammunition is purpose-built defensive ammunition, not a range-practice load.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP, a longstanding defensive and duty handgun chambering.
• The bullet weighs 165 grains, light-for-caliber to boost velocity and reduce felt recoil.
• The bullet is solid copper, giving near-100% weight retention through barriers rather than a lead-core jacket.
• The design targets compact personal-defense handguns, where lower recoil aids faster follow-up shots.
• The lighter bullet delivers high velocity while still expanding reliably on impact.
• Rated muzzle velocity is 1148 fps, brisk for a light-for-caliber .45 ACP round.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a defensive carry supply.
• Cost runs about $0.73 per round, pricing typical of a solid-copper defensive round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a solid copper bullet instead of a lead-core design? A monolithic copper bullet retains close to 100% of its weight after passing through barriers, unlike a lead-core jacket that can lose mass on impact.

Is this round built for compact carry pistols? Yes, the light-for-caliber design keeps recoil low and velocity high, well suited to today’s compact .45 ACP defensive handguns.

Buy Sellier & Bellot XRG Defense .45 ACP Ammunition

A carry pistol needs a bullet that holds together no matter what it hits on the way to the target, and XRG’s solid-copper build is engineered for exactly that. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.