S&B 45ACP 165GR XRG 25/1000

Description

The Sellier & Bellot XRG-D is a purpose-built personal defense load for shooters who carry a full-size or compact .45 ACP pistol and want a round that performs reliably through the barriers a real-world situation might present. The bullet is machined from solid copper rather than assembled from a lead core and a copper jacket, which is why Sellier & Bellot can claim near 100% weight retention on barrier penetration — there is no jacket to separate and no core to shed. That structural integrity means the recovered bullet expands and holds together even after passing through heavy clothing or intermediate materials, giving you consistent terminal performance rather than fragmentation.

At 165 grains, this is a light-for-caliber projectile by .45 ACP standards, and that choice drives several downstream benefits. The higher muzzle velocity that comes with the reduced mass produces reliable hydraulic expansion even from the shorter barrels found in compact carry pistols, where heavier, slower loads sometimes fail to reach consistent expansion thresholds. The same lighter bullet also reduces felt recoil compared to the standard 230-grain offerings, which matters in a defensive context where follow-up shot speed and sight recovery are practical concerns. The tradeoff is a slightly lower power factor relative to heavier loads, but the XRG-D is not rated as +P, so it is compatible with any pistol chambered for standard .45 ACP pressure. Sellier & Bellot notes that European law enforcement agencies have fielded this load, which reflects confidence in its consistency under service conditions. Packaged 25 rounds per box.