Federal Premium Personal Defense .45 ACP 230-grain Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow point ammunition (Federal part no. P45HS1) brings a proven defensive bullet to the caliber long favored for its stopping power. Federal Ammunition starts every Premium load with rigorously tested primers and clean-burning propellants for consistent ignition shot after shot. This Defense line is engineered for consistent expansion, optimum penetration, and superior terminal performance, with bullet weights and propellants optimized for reliable cycling and accuracy in compact handguns. For .45 ACP carriers who want a long-trusted defensive bullet at standard pressure, this load is a dependable choice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, a proven, low-pressure pistol cartridge favored for its stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 230 grains, the classic .45 ACP weight most pistols are tuned to run reliably.
• The bullet is Federal’s Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow point, a longtime standard among self-defense experts.
• The load is optimized for consistent expansion and optimum penetration.
• The box measures about 2.9 inches in packaging length, sized for standard storage.
• Cases are nickel-plated, resisting corrosion during extended carry.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, packaged 25 boxes to a case.
• At roughly $1.54 per round, this load is priced as a premium defensive round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydra-Shok still a trusted defensive bullet? Yes, it remains one of the most established jacketed hollow points among self-defense shooters and professionals.

Is this a good compact-pistol carry round? Yes, Federal tunes bullet weight and propellant specifically for reliable cycling and accuracy in compact handguns.

Why nickel-plated cases for a carry round? They resist corrosion and tarnish better than plain brass, important for ammunition carried daily.

Buy the Federal Premium Personal Defense .45 ACP 230gr Hydra-Shok

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