45 ACP – 230 gr XTP +P – Hornady (9096) – 200 Rounds

Hornady’s XTP is known for deep, controlled penetration, and in a +P 230 grain 45 ACP load it makes a capable choice for both defense and handgun hunting. This listing is Hornady Custom 45 ACP +P 230 grain XTP hollow point ammo, MPN 9096, sold as a 200 round case.

Hornady lists this load at 950 fps with 461 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The XTP bullet uses serrations in the jacket to control expansion so it opens while still driving deep, a combination that favors penetration through heavy clothing. The +P pressure adds velocity over standard 230 grain loads for more consistent expansion. A jacketed hollow point is the correct choice for self defense, and the XTP’s penetration also suits hogs and similar game at close range.

This ammunition fits 45 ACP pistols rated for +P ammunition, including most modern 1911s, the Glock 21 and 30, Smith and Wesson M&P45, Springfield XD-M, Heckler and Koch HK45, FN FNX-45, and SIG P220. A common question is how to tell if my 45 is rated for +P. Check the owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer, because some older and alloy-frame pistols are not. Another common question is whether the XTP over-penetrates. It is designed for deep penetration, which is useful through barriers but means you should know what is behind your target.

Hornady 9096 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made by Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot, enough to confirm reliability and keep a solid supply of defensive ammunition. Rotate older rounds out of your carry magazines and into practice every few months. Practicing with +P ammunition also shows you how quickly you recover from recoil, which matters more in a defensive situation than any number on a box.