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$40.38
Winchester Defender 45 ACP 230 grain bonded jacketed hollow point S45PDB ammo pairs a traditional 230-grain 45 ACP bullet weight with Defender's bonded jacketed hollow-point construction. The intended defensive expansion is addressed by its open nose, while the jacket is bonded to the lead core. Its bullet construction sets it apart from ordinary 230-grain full metal jacket target loads.
45 ACP has been closely associated with 230-grain projectiles for much of its history, particularly in service pistols and 1911 designs. Winchester publishes 920 fps for this ammunition, which distinguishes the listed Defender load from many slower traditional ball cartridges. Bonding supplies a jacket-retention mechanism but cannot substitute for recorded expansion or penetration testing.
Owners who practice with 230-grain FMJ can identify this cartridge as a separate defensive product without changing nominal bullet weight. The exact S45PDB number is valuable when comparing range records against Winchester's other 45 ACP hollow points. Each 20-round box contains U.S.-made nickel-plated-brass ammo.