The n 2008 I tested quite a few defensive bullets in the 45 ACP in +P loading in the 45 ACP. The Hornady 230 grain XTP penetrated well enough but fragmented and left a smaller frontal area than the other bullets tested. I shot them through 4 layers of denim and wet pack. About 4 or 5 years ago I tried the 230 XTP in the 45 Super at 1130 FPS. The bullet obviously change since the bullet lost little to no weight and expanded extremely well with excellent penetration.

The bullet definately changed for the better, but when I run out o& these will the new ones perform the same? Only time will tell.