This 225-grain full-profile wadcutter .45 Auto Rim standard pressure load is one of the most effective defensive rounds ever developed for the cartridge. It uses the same bullet as our .45 Colt anti-personnel ammunition (Item #3I), now available in .45 Auto Rim by popular demand.
- Penetrates approximately 28 inches in flesh and bone
- Creates a devastating permanent crush cavity due to its wadcutter profile
- Equivalent in power and pressure to .45 ACP +P ammunition
- Safe for use in all modern .45 ACP revolvers, including pre-war Model 1917 revolvers in good condition
Flash-suppressed powder is used to prevent shooter blindness in low-light conditions—a tactical advantage, as approximately 95% of civilian shootings in the U.S. occur in the dark.
The 225-grain wadcutter bullet is hard cast (not soft lead), properly lubricated, and designed to:
- Resist barrel fouling even after extended shooting
- Maintain structural integrity—no fragmentation, smearing, or mushrooming
- Deliver straight, deep penetration with a consistent crush cavity
Test velocities from stock factory revolvers:
- 983 fps – S&W Mountain Gun, 4-inch barrel
- 909 fps – S&W Model 325PD, 2.5-inch barrel
