Federal Premium .45 ACP 230gr Hollow Point ammunition (part no. PD45P1) loads a 230-grain hollow point bullet in .45 ACP, built for personal and home defense. Federal Ammunition pairs a reliable hollow-point bullet with nickel-plated cases in its Premium line for smoother feeding and easier visual inspection in a defensive gun. Hollow Point construction expands on impact for defensive terminal performance. In handgun ammunition for personal defense, this is the load built for exactly that.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP, a low-velocity, large-diameter chambering with a long track record of stopping power.
• The bullet weighs 230 grains, a heavier bullet that trades velocity for more retained energy and penetration.
• The bullet type is hollow point, a cavity designed to expand on impact for defensive terminal performance.
• The case material is nickel-plated brass, giving corrosion resistance, smoother feeding, and a bright case that is easy to spot once chambered or on the ground.
• Federal markets this under its Premium line, known for a reliable hollow point paired with nickel-plated cases.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load up, confirm point of impact, and still carry a fresh box.
• 10 boxes ship per case, keeping the cost down for shooters who buy in volume.
• Cost runs about $1.34 per round, in line with other premium hunting and defensive ammunition.
• Shipping weight per box runs about 1 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this .45 ACP load built for? It is built as a defensive round, loading a hollow point bullet designed to expand and transfer energy quickly rather than over-penetrate.

Does Federal manufacture the brass for this load? Yes, Federal loads this round on its own nickel-plated brass cases for consistent quality control.

Buy the Federal Premium .45 ACP 230gr Hollow Point

Carry it or keep it in the nightstand knowing the load behind it is built to perform when it counts. Order the Federal Premium .45 ACP 230gr Hollow Point from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.