The Hornady Subsonic .45 ACP 230gr XTP load is a .45 ACP subsonic handgun cartridge from Hornady (part no. 90971), packed 20 rounds to the box. It pairs a 230-grain XTP bullet in a subsonic load, and Hornady lists 925 fps at the muzzle from a 5-inch test barrel. The XTP bullet is the one Hornady says expands reliably at subsonic velocities. Powders are selected for consistency from lot to lot, and the load has a low flash signature for suppressed or unsuppressed shooting. It is a good match for shooters who want a quieter handgun load for range work.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 ACP, the chambering Hornady lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 230 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is the XTP, which Hornady says expands reliably at subsonic velocities.
• Muzzle velocity is 925 fps from a 5-inch test barrel, per Hornady’s published data for this item.
• Muzzle energy is 437 ft-lb, measured from the same 5-inch test barrel.
• At 100 yards Hornady lists 852 fps and 385 ft-lb, the published figure for downrange performance.
• The load is built for accuracy below the speed of sound, which is the purpose of the Hornady Subsonic line.
• Hornady selects the powders for optimal performance and consistency from lot to lot.
• The load has a low flash signature, which Hornady says suits either suppressed or unsuppressed use.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a count that suits a range session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this load work with a suppressor? Hornady says its Subsonic ammunition has a low flash signature and suits either suppressed or unsuppressed use.

What bullet does this .45 ACP subsonic load use? It uses a 230-grain XTP bullet, which Hornady says expands reliably at subsonic velocities.

What velocity does Hornady list for this load? Hornady lists 925 fps and 437 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 5-inch test barrel, and 852 fps at 100 yards.

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