SKU: A45A12RN
UPC: 837306000409
MPN: 45A-12RN
The HSM Subsonic 45 ACP 230gr LRN ammunition is purpose-built for shooters who demand hearing-safe performance without sacrificing stopping power or accuracy. Subsonic 45 ACP loads are engineered for law enforcement trainers, military personnel, and civilian shooters conducting suppressed fire operations, low-light tactical training, or noise-sensitive environments where standard supersonic rounds would be inappropriate. At 825 feet per second, this load remains below the sound barrier—critical for maintaining operational stealth when paired with a quality suppressor.
Each round features a 230-grain lead-plated round nose bullet, a proven projectile geometry that delivers controlled expansion and reliable feeding across virtually all 1911 platform pistols and modern double-action duty firearms chambered in .45 ACP. The lead-plated construction maintains bullet integrity through suppressed barrels while delivering consistent velocity performance, and the round nose profile minimizes feeding hesitation in pistols with traditional feed ramps. HSM's quality control ensures cartridge-to-cartridge velocity consistency, a non-negotiable requirement for both suppressed accuracy work and training environments where shot-to-shot performance repeatability matters.
This subsonic load is ideal for law enforcement training ranges, suppressed duty weapon practice, and civilian defensive shooters operating suppressed 1911s or modern tactical pistols. The 50-round box format provides practical training quantities for range sessions or qualification cycles, and the 20-box case packaging supports armory stockpiling or high-volume training programs. Compatibility extends across all standard .45 ACP semi-automatic pistols; subsonic performance is maximized when paired with a suppressor-equipped barrel, though the ammunition functions reliably in unsuppressed firearms as well.
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