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If you're carrying a compact revolver or shooting in low-light conditions, this load solves real problems that come with traditional full-power 357 Magnum ammunition. Buffalo Bore engineered the 19H20 as a tactical alternative for revolvers where recoil management and muzzle flash control matter just as much as stopping power.
Most defensive shootings happen in low light. When you fire in the dark, traditional 357 loads can create flash bright enough to blind you temporarily. This ammunition uses a flash-suppressed powder formulation that keeps your night vision intact so you can see what you're doing. The reduced muzzle flash also makes follow-up shots quicker and more accurate because you're not fighting your own gun's signature blast.
You might think "reduced recoil" means you're giving up terminal performance, but you're not. This load still pushes the 125-grain Barnes XPB bullet to 1225 fps with 416 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, making it a genuine full-powered 357 load. What you gain is the ability to shoot it comfortably from a lightweight revolver and get faster, more accurate follow-up shots. For carry guns like a 2-inch S&W or similar compact frames, that difference is huge. Recoil is measurable but genuinely manageable compared to standard heavy-grain 357 loads, and the overall shooting experience is far less punishing on your hands and wrists.
The solid copper construction of the Barnes XPB bullet offers several advantages. Lead-free ammunition expands reliably without relying on a lead core, giving you consistent terminal performance. The all-copper design also means it's clean to shoot and environmentally friendly. The hollow-point geometry expands rapidly on impact while maintaining weight retention for deep, consistent penetration. This is ammunition designed for defensive work where terminal reliability matters.
Buffalo Bore hand-inspects every round for consistency. The brass casing is reloadable, non-corrosive, and uses a boxer primer. Whether you're running this through a snub-nose for carry or testing it at the range from a longer barrel, you're getting ammunition that performs as advertised.
Compact revolvers with short barrels amplify recoil and muzzle flash because there's less barrel length to manage the pressure curve. This load uses a flash-suppressed powder and lower powder charge than standard heavy 357 loads, giving you significantly reduced recoil and muzzle flash while keeping the velocity and energy at full-powered levels. You get faster follow-up shots and better sight recovery without sacrificing stopping power.
This ammunition is safe to fire in any standard 357 Magnum revolver. Buffalo Bore loads their ammunition to SAAMI specifications and hand-inspects every round. It's safe in steel revolvers and is no harder on your gun than any factory 357 Magnum ammunition designed for standard use.
The Barnes XPB is a solid copper bullet instead of a traditional lead-core hollow point. It expands faster and maintains nearly 100 percent of its weight during penetration, providing deeper and more consistent performance. The all-copper construction is also environmentally friendly and works reliably in defensive scenarios where consistent expansion is critical.
Yes, the brass casings are reloadable. They're boxer-primed and made from quality brass. Just make sure to inspect each case after firing for any damage before reusing them in reloads.
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.15 |
| Grains | 125 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 19H20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815019284 |
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