New to 45 ACP, where the heck to find ammo!?

**jimmyhots** · 08-07-09, 00:01

Hey all,

Just bought my first 45 ACP. What is the deal with ammo supplies!? I thought .223/5.56 was bad, but the situation with 45 ACP looks to be even worse. Or maybe I simply don't know where to look for 45 ACP like I do for 5.56. Any kind folks want to clue me in on where the online (or otherwise) deals can be found?

Thanks,
Jimmy

**forgiven** · 08-07-09, 01:37

Watch the local walmart and aimsurplus.com

**panzerr** · 08-07-09, 10:03

Have you considered reloading? It's easy to reload 45 ACP and a heck of a lot cheaper ($0.12 per cartridge)...of course you have to have a grand for a good reloading setup and another grand for brass/primers/powder/bullets.

**Outlander Systems** · 08-07-09, 10:12

Not to be a buzzkill, but I'm in the same boat, amigo.

I shot 500 rounds, like a fool, at the range a couple of weeks ago, and burned through a chunk of my stash.

The situation with .45ACP is depressing. I would consider this to be the hardest ammunition for me to find at the moment.

My local dealer has at least 20,000 rounds of 5.56 in stock, but not a drop of .45.

I was under the impression 9mm was more popular.

**Paul45** · 08-07-09, 12:14

OMB Police Suppy has 230 ball - more expensive than Walmart but they have it.

**LonghunterCO** · 08-07-09, 13:08

Originally Posted by TheLandlord

The situation with .45ACP is depressing. I would consider this to be the hardest ammunition for me to find at the moment.

Not to continue the Buzz kill too, but .45ACP is really hard to get out here. Start thinking about reloading.

**6933** · 08-07-09, 13:34

Just be Wally World vigilant and/or check online frequently. Took me 2 months to put together 3K for classes by checking in at Wally's over a large area. Found out what time they put out stock and arrived promptly on time. Many times there wasn't any .45 there, even if the manifesto said there should be. Or else they were hoarding it for themselves and/or friends. Winchester White Box was the only type I would buy. Don't want any ammo issues when forking out $$$ for a class. 100 for approx $32 with tax. Good luck.