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Buffalo Bore built this load specifically for defensive use in .44 Special revolvers, taking customer requests seriously to deliver a cartridge with genuine stopping capability. Unlike standard .44 Special fare, this is serious ammunition meant to work when it matters.
This load doesn't chase unrealistic velocities. Instead, Buffalo Bore matched their approach to the .44 Special's strengths: a heavier bullet at moderate, controllable speeds. The 190 grain soft cast hollow point design stays true to what the cartridge does best, giving you expansion that works without excessive recoil or noise. Real-world testing from revolvers shows velocities around 1046 to 1156 fps depending on barrel length, which is exactly what this ammunition was designed to deliver from your actual carry gun, not from some laboratory barrel that doesn't reflect real-world use.
The soft cast hollow point construction borrowed from the Barnes X-type design produces reliable expansion on impact while maintaining deep penetration. This bullet type expands along four distinct petals without fragmenting or losing weight, keeping the projectile intact through barriers and tissue. You're getting a bullet that won't deform on contact or dump its energy too quickly, meaning consistent performance across varying scenarios. The brass casing adds durability and reliability you can count on through your revolver's firing sequence.
Part of Buffalo Bore's Strictly Business line, this ammunition carries the philosophy that weapons for personal protection need to perform without compromise or excuses. The series is trusted by professionals and serious enthusiasts who demand consistency and terminal effectiveness without marketing hype. This load represents ammunition that was engineered to answer a specific question: what does the .44 Special actually need to be capable for defensive work? The answer Buffalo Bore came to is this cartridge.
Yes, Buffalo Bore rates this load as safe for use in all .44 Magnum-chambered firearms. The only exception is Charter Arms Bulldog models, which shouldn't be used with this particular load. The recoil is notably milder than .44 Magnum loads, making it manageable in guns designed for the more powerful cartridge.
Most factory .44 Special loads were never designed with defensive performance in mind. Buffalo Bore engineered this specifically for that purpose with a heavier projectile and expansion design that works at the velocities this cartridge naturally delivers. You're getting ammunition built for a job, not just bulk plinking rounds.
The difference is significant. The soft cast design expands reliably on impact, creating a larger wound channel while the solid copper-based construction maintains weight through barriers and tissue. Lead round-nose ammunition doesn't expand and produces minimal wound trauma. For defensive use, the expansion and penetration characteristics of this load make it fundamentally superior.
Yes. The load was specifically designed around real-world revolver performance, not laboratory numbers. Testing shows consistent expansion and penetration even from shorter barrels where velocity is lower. This is ammunition engineered to work from the guns people actually carry.
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 S&W Special |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.30 |
| Grains | 190 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 14C20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815004457 |
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