My MAIN concern with .45acp ammo is RELIABILITY! I rarely carry a 1911 any longer (just too heavy, bulky and sharp for me to deal with) but when I do I use American Eagle 230 grain ball (fmj) ammo which in 35 years has NEVER failed me in any of my 1911's. The AE brand is the only major manufacturer that has a MV of 890 fps (std. is 830-850 from Win & Rem). It is accurate, reliable and affordable.

Let me also state that when it comes to my EDC .38 SPL. I ALWAYS choose a SWCHP over FMJ but not so with a 1911. Even though I know a Ball Round from a 1911 will not expand, it really makes a devastating sized hole right out of the barrel - almost a half inch - therefore I will sacrifice expansion for the power, accuracy and reliability out of an autoloader that was never designed to feed hollow point, flat point or other shape ammo.

Just my old fashioned opinion and yours might vary.