DoubleTap Colt Defense .45 ACP handgun ammunition (DoubleTap part no. 45A230CT) loads a 230-grain jacketed hollow point that DoubleTap built from the ground up specifically for competition. DoubleTap Ammunition markets this load as a true match-grade round, engineered for the accuracy and consistency serious .45 ACP shooters demand. The 230-grain weight is the classic standard for the caliber, and the hollow point profile gives it real terminal performance beyond the range. Boxed 20 to a carton, it is built for shooters who expect more from their .45 than a generic bulk load. This handgun ammunition is for the competitor who wants a hollow point tuned for consistency.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, a proven, heavy-momentum defensive and competition caliber.
• The bullet weighs 230 grains, the traditional standard weight for .45 ACP.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point (JHP), built for terminal performance rather than target-only use.
• The hollow point is engineered for reliable expansion, delivering a wider wound channel on impact.
• DoubleTap developed this load as a true match-grade round, built from the ground up specifically for competition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, sized for range testing and match preparation.
• .45 ACP remains a top choice in 1911-pattern and modern service pistols, keeping the caliber relevant for both competition and defense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a match-grade load? Yes, DoubleTap developed the Colt Defense .45 ACP load specifically for competition-level accuracy and consistency.

Does the JHP bullet expand? Yes, it is engineered for reliable expansion and a wider wound channel on impact.

Buy DoubleTap Colt Defense .45 ACP Ammunition

Competition accuracy and real terminal performance do not usually come in the same box, and DoubleTap built the Colt Defense line to deliver both. Run a box through your 1911 and see what a purpose-built .45 load can do. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.