For .45 ACP shooters who carry a +P-rated pistol, Cor-Bon loads the DPX line (brand part no. DPX45C225) with a 225-grain Barnes XPB bullet built to survive contact with hard barriers. Rather than a bonded lead core, the XPB is machined from a single piece of copper, so there is no jacket to separate and no core to shed. Internal serrations open the bullet into six petals at double its starting diameter, and because the copper is homogenous, the bullet keeps essentially all of its weight through the process. This +P .45 ACP load is built for defenders who need penetration and expansion to hold up no matter what stands between the muzzle and the target.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP +P, a higher-pressure loading for pistols rated to handle it.
• The bullet weighs 225 grains, a controlled weight that pairs +P velocity with penetration.
• The bullet is a Barnes XPB machined copper design, a single piece of metal with no lead core.
• Internal serrations open the bullet to double its starting diameter once it strikes a target.
• Expansion forms six petals, widening the wound channel beyond a standard jacketed hollow point.
• Because the copper is homogenous, the bullet keeps essentially all of its weight after expanding.
• The design performs consistently after hard barriers, including auto glass, sheet steel, and heavy clothing.
• Per-round cost runs about $1.60, reflecting the premium machined-copper build.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for carry rotation and practice.
• The line ships in cases of 500 rounds, packed as 25 boxes of 20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a +P .45 ACP load? The +P pressure adds velocity and energy over standard .45 ACP, which helps the XPB bullet expand and penetrate consistently.

Does the bullet fragment on impact? No, the homogenous copper construction keeps the XPB in one piece as it expands, unlike bullets with a separate lead core.

Is +P ammunition safe in any .45 ACP pistol? Check your firearm manufacturer’s rating first, since not every .45 ACP pistol is rated for +P pressure.

Buy Cor-Bon DPX .45 ACP +P 225gr Barnes XPB

A +P .45 ACP round should earn its extra pressure with real terminal performance, and the DPX line delivers exactly that. Machined copper construction means this bullet expands the same way whether it meets bare gelatin or a hard barrier first. Order this handgun ammunition from Cor-Bon at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.