.45 Ammo Prices & Cost Per Round
Real-time price tracking across 2 retailers. Updated every 2 hours.
Track .45 ammo cost per round in real time across 2 retailers. We're monitoring 3 .45 products (1 priced offers with CPR data) with box prices starting at $34.99. .45 prices are down 5.7% over the past week compared to the previous three weeks. Prices are updated every 2 hours. Click any product to see its full price history and set a price drop alert.
.45 Ammo Buying Context
.45 ammo searches usually compare full-metal-jacket range loads against defensive hollow points, with box size and cost per round driving most price decisions. This tracker keeps live .45 ammo prices, CPR, and stock status together so handgun-ammo value is easier to judge.
Use this page when you are comparing .45 ammunition across retailers, then follow nearby handgun-caliber hubs to benchmark .45 ACP against 9mm, .40 S&W, and 10mm pricing.
.45 Cost Per Round History
.45 Price by Month
| Month | Median CPR | Lowest CPR | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98.7¢/rd | 28.0¢/rd | -9.6% |
| July 2026 | 109.2¢/rd | 18.0¢/rd | -6.2% |
| June 2026 | 116.5¢/rd | 18.0¢/rd | -1.0% |
| May 2026 | 117.7¢/rd | 18.0¢/rd | -5.0% |
| April 2026 | 123.9¢/rd | 29.9¢/rd | — |
Median and lowest observed cost per round per calendar month, from in-stock listings tracked across supported retailers.
Want the whole market instead of one caliber? The Ammo Price Index chains these monthly medians across a fixed 12-caliber basket into a single month-over-month benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How has .45 price changed recently?
Over the past week, .45 prices have dropped 5.7% — the median cost per round moved from 103.6¢/rd to 97.7¢/rd. This is measured across in-stock products only and compares the last 7 days to the previous 23 days.
Where can I find the cheapest .45 ammo?
Based on our real-time tracking across 2 retailers, the cheapest .45 ammo starting at $34.99/box. We compare prices from MidwayUSA, Palmetto State Armory and more.
What should I compare when shopping for .45 ammo?
Compare .45 ammo by cost per round, bullet type, box size, and stock status. FMJ range loads and defensive hollow points usually have different fair-price ranges.
