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Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230 Grain XTP Jacketed Hollow Point JHP 90971 20 Rounds

SKU # 150887 Part # 90971 UPC # 90255909715

$92.50

Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230gr JHP 90971 Overview

Hornady Subsonic 45 ACP 230 grain jacketed hollow point 90971 ammo uses a traditional-weight XTP defensive bullet with a factory velocity deliberately below the speed of sound under ordinary conditions. Its 230-grain configuration is familiar to 45 ACP shooters, but the Subsonic product line is designed with sound-conscious applications in mind.

Hornady’s XTP bullet uses a drawn jacket and serrated cavity rather than a specially segmented design. The ammunition is rated at 925 fps; actual sound behavior also depends on local conditions and the firearm. A suppressor does not eliminate all noise, and published subsonic velocity alone does not guarantee identical operation in every pistol.

For a suppressed or unsuppressed 45 ACP pistol, the useful comparison is how this exact load cycles and where its XTP bullet strikes. The 20-round box supplies ammo for that evaluation. Its design combines a specific 230-grain JHP with a subsonic velocity objective instead of treating every standard 45 ACP cartridge as equivalent.

Hornady Subsonic Key Features

  • 230-Grain XTP: The subsonic handgun load uses a protected-cavity jacketed hollow point.
  • Subsonic Factory Rating: Hornady lists a 925-fps muzzle velocity for 90971.
  • Suppressor-Oriented Application: The Subsonic line is intended for use in appropriate suppressed or unsuppressed firearms.

Specifications

MPN
90971
Model
Subsonic
Caliber
45 ACP
Bullet Type
Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Use Case
Self Defense, Suppressor Ready
Package Quantity
20 Rounds
Velocity FPS
925
Case Material
Brass
Grain Weight
230 Grain
Country of Origin
USA

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