.45 ACP
John Browning's U.S. Army round for the 1911. Big, slow bullet for self-defense and bullseye target shooting.
Good for: Pistol, Self-defense, Target
A typical factory load is a 230 gr JHP bullet at about 850 ft/s, with roughly 369 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
230 grJHP · 5" barrelMuzzle speed
850 ft/sMuzzle energy
369 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.17typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
25 ydPoint-blank range
85 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Compact or full-size pistolMore push than snapOn the Handgun Cartridges chart
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John Browning's U.S. Army round for the 1911. Big, slow bullet for self-defense and bullseye target shooting.
Typical load
230 grJHP · 5" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
850ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
369ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.17typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
25 yd
MPBR (iron sights)
85 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 3 yd · Far zero 72 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 85 yd · Sight-in @25 2.58" high
Recommended platform
Compact or full-size pistolMore push than snap
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.