G2 Research R.I.P. ammunition in .45 ACP (brand part no. G00002) is a defensive load engineered around reliable expansion and stopping power. G2 Research manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 162 gr bullet with a copper design, matched to the .45 ACP platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the G2 Research load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP, a caliber with ammunition and magazines available everywhere.
• The bullet weighs 162 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Copper design, built to expand reliably for stopping power.
• The case is Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 1020 fps, keeping the load fast enough for dependable terminal performance.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cost works out to about $2.30 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 0.80 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• G2 Research’s Trocar design uses a solid copper fragmenting projectile engineered to transfer energy inside the target instead of over-penetrating like a typical bonded hollow point.
• R.I.P. (Radically Invasive Projectile) opens into eight trocar-tipped petals on impact, each cutting its own wound channel before the base continues to penetrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .45 ACP? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .45 ACP carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .45 ACP.

How fast does this .45 ACP load run? It’s rated at approximately 1020 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the G2 Research R.I.P. .45 ACP 162 gr Copper, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.