Hornady Custom .45 ACP 200-Grain XTP Hollow Point ammunition (part no. 9112) pairs a lighter-for-caliber .45 bullet with the reliable expansion Hornady’s XTP design is known for. Hornady built the Custom Handgun line on a tradition of hand-loaded performance, inspecting every round to ensure quality and consistency whether it’s used for hunting, competition, or self-defense. At 200 grains, the bullet runs faster than a standard 230-grain .45 load while still carrying the mass .45 ACP is known for. This handgun ammunition is a proven choice for a .45-caliber carry or home-defense pistol.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP, a longstanding defensive and duty handgun chambering.
• The bullet weighs 200 grains, lighter than standard .45 loadings for a faster-driven round.
• The bullet is Hornady’s XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) design, engineered for controlled expansion.
• Hornady builds this under its Custom Handgun line, inspected for consistent quality across hunting, competition, and defensive use.
• The case material is brass, standard for reliable feeding and extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the standard count for a defensive carry load.
• Cost runs about $1.26 per round, pricing typical of a quality hollow-point defensive round.
• Ten boxes ship per case (200 rounds total), a bulk option for dealers and high-volume carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does XTP stand for? eXtreme Terminal Performance, Hornady’s hollow-point bullet line built for reliable expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range.

Why choose 200-grain over standard 230-grain .45 ACP? The lighter bullet runs at higher velocity than a standard-weight .45 load, while still carrying substantial mass on target.

Buy Hornady Custom .45 ACP 200gr Ammunition

A .45 ACP carry pistol deserves a defensive bullet with a proven track record, and the XTP has been trusted by shooters and hunters alike for decades. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.