Blackout Silverback 45ACP 120gr, Lehigh Xtreme Defense, 20 Round Box

Blackout Silverback 45ACP 120gr, Lehigh Xtreme Defense, 20 Round Box, in stock and shipping now. If you already know .45 ACP, skip to the specifications; if not, the buying notes below are the useful part.

Specifications

Cartridge	.45 ACP
Bullet weight	120 grain
Projectile	Solid Copper Fluted Non-Expanding
Bullet diameter	.451
Typical muzzle velocity	830 to 1,000 fps
Usual twist rate	1:16
Platform	pistol and pistol carbine
Rounds per pack	20
SKU	SB45120LXD
Price	$30.49
Cost per round	$1.524

Also in .45 ACP: Blackout Silverback 45ACP 135gr, Lehigh Xtreme Defense, 20 Round Box, Blackout Silverback 45ACP 230gr, FBI Penetration, 20 Round Box, Subsonic and Blackout Silverback 45ACP 230gr, Self Defense, 20 Round Box.

What this solid copper fluted non-expanding bullet is built to do

This is a does its work through fluting rather than expansion. The flutes drive fluid outward at high pressure, producing a wound cavity without relying on the bullet deforming, which means performance holds up at lower velocities and through barriers.

The number on the box tells you mass, not behaviour. Jacket design, alloy and geometry are what determine the wound channel.

What 45ACP is good at

Naturally subsonic in standard loadings, which makes it one of the easiest cartridges to suppress well.

Muzzle velocity for .45 ACP typically runs 830 to 1,000 fps, from a pistol and pistol carbine platform with a 1:16 twist. Expect real world variation against those figures. A chronograph and ten rounds will tell you more than any spec sheet.

Where this weight sits

At 120 grain this is on the lighter side for .45 ACP. Lighter bullets leave the muzzle faster and shoot flatter, which helps on smaller targets and at distance, but they bleed velocity sooner and depend more on impact speed to do their job.

Pack size

20 rounds at $30.49 works out at $1.524 per round. A box this size suits load development, hunting stock and defensive carry rather than high volume practice.

Compliance

Ammunition ships within the United States subject to state and municipal restriction. Some jurisdictions require licensing or prohibit delivery outright, and buyers must meet age and eligibility requirements where they live. See our shipping and delivery page for the current detail.

What your barrel does to these numbers

Barrel length changes the numbers. Short barrels give up velocity that light bullets in particular depend on, so a load that performs from 20 inches may disappoint from 16. For .45 ACP specifically, expect 830 to 1,000 fps as the published band and treat your own chronograph as the authority.

Browse more

Browse .45 ACP ammunition for other weights and projectile types, or run your setup through the ballistics calculator.

Where .45 ACP sits

Against 9mm it delivers a larger frontal area at lower velocity and naturally subsonic speed, at the cost of magazine capacity and ammunition price.

Cartridge arguments usually come down to people optimising for different things without saying so. Decide what you are optimising for first.

Stock and handling

What ships is sealed factory ammunition, stored indoors and rotated so the oldest stock moves first. Packing is chosen to stop cartridges moving inside the box.

New to this cartridge? Start with a single box. Barrel to barrel variation is real, and the only way to know how a load performs in your rifle is to shoot it.

Frequently asked questions

What platform suits .45 ACP?

A pistol and pistol carbine with a 1:16 twist is the usual setup. Naturally subsonic in standard loadings, which makes it one of the easiest cartridges to suppress well.

What velocity should I expect from .45 ACP?

Typically 830 to 1,000 fps. Barrel length, temperature and lot all shift it, so chronograph your own rifle.

Is the solid copper fluted non-expanding projectile suitable for what I am shooting?

It is a does its work through fluting rather than expansion. The flutes drive fluid outward at high pressure, producing a wound cavity without relying on the bullet deforming, which means performance holds up at lower velocities and through barriers. Match that against your intended use before buying.

Why choose 120 grain?

Weight sets the trade between velocity and momentum. 120 grain is one point on that curve; the right pick depends on your barrel, your distance and your target rather than on the number itself.

What is in the pack?

20 rounds at $30.49, which is $1.524 per round.