.45 ACP American Eagle 230-grain FMJ

by
posted on May 24, 2011
45-auto-federal-230-grain-fmj.jpg

The 230-grain FMJ .45 ACP load at 810 fps was the original military load for the 1911 handgun. Some like this Federal American Eagle offering as a defensive, if not an all purpose, load for handguns chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. Roundnose versions do not create much of a wound cavity at all, but will penetrate reasonably straight. I gave up trying to stop one of these bullets after successive penetrations of 31 inches in 10 percent ordnance gelatin and placed a ballistic vest panel at the end of the last gelatin block.

Load MV (fps) PEN (inches) EXP (inches) RW (grains)
.45 ACP American Eagle 230-grain FMJ 839 31+ 0.45 230

Latest

Leupold Daylight Max Lenses
Leupold Daylight Max Lenses

First Look: Leupold Daylight Max Lenses

Polarized and ballistic-rated.

The Four Wheels

Drive your marksmanship to even higher heights of success.

First Look: Sierra MatchKing X Bullets

A long-range bullet designed for terminal performance.

First Look: Auto-Ordnance Wastelander Thompson

Inspired by a popular video game.

Brownells Launches Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Program

Accessories for your AR-15 with special "Back The Blue" pricing.

Interests



Get the best of Shooting Illustrated delivered to your inbox.