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ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE-TO-ORDER.
There is an estimated 3 week production time.
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This expanded cartridge display presents the 45 Auto +P Federal 230gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, a duty proven defensive handgun cartridge widely adopted by law enforcement agencies, defensive shooting instructors, and serious personal protection practitioners. Known for its controlled expansion and service reliability, the 45 Auto +P HST remains a respected load among police armorers, firearms trainers, military personnel, competitive shooters, and private citizens who carry full size defensive pistols. In addition to its technical relevance, this model is frequently selected as a commemorative display, academy graduation gift, retirement award, range office display, or professional presentation piece for law enforcement officers, instructors, military members, and responsible armed citizens.
🏆 Perfect For
• Law enforcement officers and academy graduates
• Firearms instructors and defensive shooting trainers
• Military personnel and armorers
• Competitive pistol shooters
• Retirement or promotion recognition gifts
🔸 Why You’ll Want This
• Visually separates each internal cartridge component
• Highlights a widely trusted duty and defensive handgun load
• Clean horizontal alignment for professional display
• Ideal for office, range classroom, or duty desk
• Conversation starting piece grounded in modern defensive firearms use
🔹 Details & Specs
• Cartridge: 45 Auto +P Federal 230gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point
• Real components: primer cup, anvil, cartridge case, replica powder, and bullet
• Permanently sectioned and non functional
• Inert and safe for display
• Base dimensions: 3.625" × 2" × 0.75" (shown on Bolivian Rosewood)
• Solid hardwood base available in Cherry, Walnut, or Bolivian Rosewood
• Individually Handmade in the United States (no two the same)
✏️ Custom Engraving
• Optional base engraving available
• Text or graphics supported
• Pricing starts at $20
• Contact prior to purchase to confirm layout and wood selection
🪵 Base Information
Natural variation in grain and tone will occur. Rosewood is a customer favorite for its weight, durability, and rich color.
📦 Production & Shipping
Each model is handmade to order. Appearance will vary. Standard production time is approximately 3 weeks. Holiday periods may extend lead times. Rush production may be available by request prior to ordering.
🌍 International Orders
• Ships with proper customs documentation
• HS Code: 9023.00.00 (models for education and exhibition)
• Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or delays
• Verify local import regulations prior to ordering
• Ballistic Concepts is not responsible for lost, returned, delayed, or confiscated packages
⚠️ Safety / Inert Disclaimer
• This item is not live ammunition
• All cartridges are inert, permanently modified, and non functional
• No components are capable of being chambered or fired
• For display, educational, and reference purposes only
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🧾 Patents
U.S. Pat. D846,636 · D893,620 · D989,862 © Ballistic Concepts, LLC
