Hornady Handgun Bullets .45 cal .452" 240 gr XTP 100/ct

Hornady Handgun Bullets .45 caliber .452" diameter 240 grain XTP are purpose-built projectiles engineered for hunting, self-defense, and law enforcement applications. The XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) design delivers controlled expansion across a wide range of handgun velocities, making these .45 cal bullets a proven choice for serious shooters who demand both accuracy and stopping power.

The 240 grain weight in .452" diameter is a standard configuration for .45 ACP and .45 Colt handloading, offering a balance between momentum and powder charge efficiency. Hornady's XTP construction features a copper jacket bonded to a lead core with a hollow point cavity designed to initiate controlled expansion while maintaining penetration depth—critical for defensive scenarios where barrier performance matters. Each box contains 100 rounds, providing sufficient volume for serious reloaders, match shooters, and duty ammunition builders. The consistency of bullet-to-bullet weight and dimension ensures uniform velocity and point-of-impact shifts across magazine strings, essential for precision work at distance.

These .45 caliber handgun bullets are favored by competitive shooters, law enforcement reloaders, and hunters who handload for .45 ACP pistols, modern sporting pistols, and .45 Colt revolvers. The XTP platform's reputation stems from its reliable performance across velocity ranges typical of both standard and +P loadings, reducing the need for load-specific testing. Reloaders building self-defense ammunition appreciate the terminal performance consistency that XTP bullets provide, while target shooters rely on their accuracy characteristics for bullseye and action pistol competition.

In the .45 ACP market, projectile selection directly impacts final cartridge performance. The 240 grain .452" XTP sits in the mid-range of .45 bullet options, offering a middle ground between lighter, faster-expanding designs and heavier, penetration-focused loads. Hornady's quality control and consistent manufacturing make these bullets a reliable foundation for handloads that must perform predictably across different firearms and shooting conditions.