This standard velocity .45 ACP load is all that remains of what was once, in my opinion, one of the best ever .45-caliber options for personal protection. Remington used to offer this same 185-grain JHP bullet in a +P load pushed to 1,100 fps. This sub-1,000 fps load out-penetrates the old +P load, but wound cavities are much less pronounced. Still, this is an easy-to-shoot alternative and it would not be a bad choice for aluminum-framed 1911s or other lightweight pistols.
| Load | MV (fps) | PEN (inches) | EXP (inches) | RW(grains) |
| .45 ACP Remington 185-grain JHP | 980 | 12.00 | 0.67 | 137 |
