Fastest 230 gr. FMJ 45 acp

[BSA1]

I suppose this topic might fit better in the Automatics section but the 45 acp does find use in revolvers from time to time.

I am looking for information on what are the fastest 230 gr. ball commercial ammo available? For purposes of this discussion let's use the 5" barrel 1911. So far everything I have looked at (in person or Internet) is advertised as Target Ammo at 750 fps. I would like to find some commercially made stuff at a honest 850+ fps.

Yes I know about hot JHP's such as Golden Saber. As a matter of fact that is what has me looking for FMJ faster then butterballs.

 

[beeenbag]

Just out of curiosity, what is the purpose for this ammo?

If it's for defense, 750fps will provide way more penetration than needed, and velocity will have little to no effect on terminal performance with fmj.

If it's to replicate carry ammo, I highly suggest reloading and using a chronograph.

 

[Coltdriver]

Go to Buffalo Bore Ammo. They have a 45 ACP advertised at 950fps.

Remember the law of action/reaction because that has to generate some recoil!

 

[BSA1]

beeenbag,

I know how to reload. My question is about commercially made ammo.

 

[beeenbag]

I wasn't being condescending, just curious for the usage of such...

Underwood has 230g +p advertised at 1000fps

http://www.underwoodammo.com/45acpp230grainjacketedhollowpointboxof50-1.aspx

 

[CopperFouling]

Underwood has some 230-grain FMJ listed at 1000 fps.

http://www.underwoodammo.com/45acpp230grainjacketedhollowpointboxof50-1.aspx

Ooops, that previous post appeared between the time that I read the OP's post and the time that I responded.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I bought some hot 230 gr FMJ RN from DoubleTap to use in my M1927 Thompson for brush pig hunting in Texas. Noticeably stouter than WWB.

 

[JTQ]

Black Hills http://www.black-hills.com/handgun_calibers.php

Not 1,000 fps, but listed at 850fps.

Federal claims 890fps for their American Eagle line http://www.federalpremium.com/products/handgun.aspx

 

[19-3Ben]

Not sure what barrel they are using, but Sellier and Belot lists their 230gr load at 853.
I shoot it in my 1911 and find it to be very accurate. The recoil is definitely there, but its not bad in the all steel govt model.

 

[BSA1]

Humm I am surprised American Eagle is listed that hot.

 

[JTQ]

Humm I am surprised American Eagle is listed that hot.

I think both Les Baer and Ed Brown has recommended that ammo for their guns because of it.

Ed Brown http://www.edbrown.com/FAQ.htm#aaj

What type of ammunition do you recommend for your handguns?

We recommend high quality Federal or Winchester ammunition, and nothing else. In our years of testing and experience, ammunition by these makers has proven to be of consistent high quality. The core of our function testing is done with Federal 230 grain FMJ, which is great self-defense ammunition. For accuracy, the Federal 185 grain Gold Metal Match ammo tends to produce the best groups.

 

[BSA1]

Les Baer and Ed Brown words carry powerful meaning.

 

[BlindJustice]

Here's a site with most popular ammo offerings in .45 ACP
as well as most other popular cartrdges.

http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php

FWIW - I shoot a full size S&W 1911 and
a S&W 625-10 5" Bbl. SD load for the 625
is .45 Auto Rim with a 225 gr. Barnes XPB @ 940 FPS.
or .45 ACP with 230 gr.. JHP @ 900 FPS Hornady XTP+P JHP or Fed. Hydra
Shok JHPs

The .45 AR Barnes is the stoutest recoil stuff I have

Also, Reeds Ammiunition & Research has/if in stock
some 230 gr. FMJ @ 940 fps last I checked.

R-

 

[mljdeckard]

I have never chrono'd any, but isn't standard velocity about 850-875?

 

[JohnBT]

I have some 500-round ammo cans of Georgia Arms' "factory loaded" 230-grain full metal case ammo. The label says 810 fps.

Those were the days: only $170.

John

 

[Wil Terry]

MY FAVORITE 45ACP+P 230grFMJ load was the Hornady +P 230gr JFP loaded to 950fps. This load had serious smack on targets and shot like fine target ammunition. This stuff had penetration like there was no tomorrow. It also had swift clean recoil that operated the pistols in an extremely quick manner; the slide did not flop back'n'forth like it was in slow motion as the wimpy 230FMJ ball ammo does these days.

 

[481]

MY FAVORITE 45ACP+P 230grFMJ load was the Hornady +P 230gr JFP loaded to 950fps. This load had serious smack on targets and shot like fine target ammunition. This stuff had penetration like there was no tomorrow. It also had swift clean recoil that operated the pistols in an extremely quick manner; the slide did not flop back'n'forth like it was in slow motion as the wimpy 230FMJ ball ammo does these days.

I have a few hundred rounds of that stuff stashed away. For being that hot, it sure is accurate.

 

[Sol]

Corbon has some pretty fast stuff as well.

 

[87hurricane]

Humm I am surprised American Eagle is listed that hot.

Not sure that I've ever shot any American Eagle 45, but it used to be my go to in .357. It was pretty stout stuff, loud, noticeable recoil, and usually produced a nice fireball out of my 4" barrel, even in daylight. That being said, if I was looking for super hot factory ammo, I'd look at Buffalo Bore or Underwood as others have said.