Winchester USA White Box 45 ACP 230 Grain Full Metal Jacket Handgun Ammunition (MPN: Q4170)
Product Description
High-volume defensive handgun training, tactical service qualification, and competitive combat shooting stages can quickly drain an operator's ammunition reserves. Firearms chambered in the iconic .45 Auto are particularly susceptible to extraction issues and steep training costs when using subpar, underpowered, or erratic range loads. Winchester eliminates this operational bottleneck with their USA White Box 45 ACP target ammunition, bringing heavy-duty, dependable performance to range training at a highly sustainable price point. This allows tactical marksmen, duty officers, and 1911 purists to log continuous hours behind the trigger, iron out fundamentals, and secure critical weapon validation without compromising cycling power.
Proudly manufactured in the USA, this classic centerfire cartridge is loaded with an industry-standard 230-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) round-nose projectile. The bullet profile is engineered with absolute geometrical precision to emulate traditional mil-spec hardball, ensuring smooth, non-binding movement up the steep, varied feed ramps of custom 1911 platforms, vintage military surplus sidearms, and modern polymer duty pistols alike. Internally, Winchester packs clean-burning, low-residue single-base propellants and non-corrosive, highly sensitive Boxer primers into heavy-duty, premium virgin brass casings. The structural consistency of the shell walls prevents over-expansion under heavy chamber pressures, providing an exceptionally smooth cycle and serving as highly durable, multiple-use asset for the handloading bench.
On the firing line, this 230-grain hardball cartridge delivers the signature, controllable rolling impulse that has made the .45 Auto a legendary defensive choice for generations. Leaving the muzzle at a uniform velocity of 835 FPS with 356 ft-lbs of kinetic energy, it generates a highly stable, subsonic trajectory that tracks straight on steel silhouettes and paper targets alike. The low-flash powder compound helps marksmen retain pristine low-light night-vision awareness during low-ambient tactical drills or indoor shoot-house courses. Packaged cleanly in a rugged 50-round box, it provides a dependable baseline for regular tactical diagnostics, competitive validation, or personal-defense preparedness stockpiles.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Shipping Restrictions: Handgun ammunition procurement regulations strictly apply. All purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and assume full legal responsibility for complying with all local, state, and federal ordinances. Due to standard freight transit rules, ammunition cannot be shipped via air or delivered to Alaska, Hawaii, or US territories. Deliveries heading to California and New York must route directly through a licensed FFL dealer or registered ammunition vendor. Residents of Illinois must provide a valid FOID card alongside a matching state ID prior to order processing, and local delivery prohibitions impact specific jurisdictions within Illinois (such as Chicago), Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. Technical Guidance: Because 230gr .45 ACP ammo operates at a low-pressure, heavy-recoil threshold, ensure your pistol's recoil spring weight is properly tuned to factory standards to prevent short-cycling or premature slide-stop engagement.
Key Features
- **Classic 230-Grain Hardball Weight:** Replicates standard military and law enforcement duty ballistics to ensure realistic felt recoil and predictable target drop.
- **Smooth-Cycling Round Nose:** The traditional FMJ spitzer profile guarantees positive feed ramp tracking in legacy 1911s and modern striker-fired pistols.
- **Premium Boxer-Primed Brass:** Loaded utilizing virgin, heavy-walled brass cases that extract cleanly and offer long-term durability for custom reloading.
- **Clean-Burning Propellant:** Formulated to minimize barrel fouling and prevent debris buildup within tight slide rails and extractor pockets.
- **Subsonic Velocity Profile:** Leaves the barrel at 835 FPS, making it naturally subsonic and highly optimized for suppressor-equipped tactical platforms.
Product Specifications
- **Brand:** Winchester Ammunition
- **Product Line:** USA White Box (Target & Practice)
- **Caliber:** .45 ACP (45 Auto)
- **Bullet Weight:** 230 Grain
- **Bullet Type:** Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
- **Muzzle Velocity:** 835 FPS
- **Muzzle Energy:** 356 ft-lbs
- **Casing Material:** Brass
- **Primer Type:** Large Pistol, Boxer (Reloadable, Non-Corrosive)
- **MPN:** Q4170
- **UPC:** 020892201910
- **Box Quantity:** 50 Rounds
