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If you carry a compact 357 revolver, you know the drill: regular full-power magnum loads leave your hand aching after practice sessions and the muzzle flash from a short barrel can be blinding. Buffalo Bore's Strictly Business load solves both problems without sacrificing the stopping power you need.
This ammunition pairs a 140-grain Barnes VOR-TX XPB all-copper bullet with a carefully optimized full-power 357 Magnum charge. The lighter bullet weight keeps recoil more manageable than traditional 158-grain loads while the Barnes all-copper design ensures consistent expansion and weight retention. You get genuine magnum performance with a gun that's actually comfortable to practice with regularly.
Short-barreled revolvers lose velocity fast, and heavier projectiles compound the problem by generating less velocity out of a compact gun. This 140-grain load maintains energy levels where it matters most and produces noticeably less muzzle flash than traditional powder-heavy loads thanks to Buffalo Bore's low-flash propellant formulation. The trade-off is worth it when you're shooting from a snub-nose in low light.
Barnes engineered the XPB to expand to roughly double diameter while retaining virtually all its weight. Real-world testing shows about 22 inches of penetration in tissue and bone with consistent, reliable expansion even out of shorter barrels where velocity is compromised. The all-copper construction eliminates jacket-core separation issues that plague older designs, giving you predictable terminal performance every shot.
Folks who run this load through SP101s and other compact revolvers consistently report good accuracy, manageable recoil for follow-up shots, and the practical benefit of being able to shoot it regularly without hating your gun. It bridges the gap between loaded-down 38 Special and the knuckle-busting magnum rounds that make most people avoid practicing.
Yes, it's specifically designed for short-barreled revolvers. The 140-grain weight and load optimization maintain velocity and energy in compact guns where heavier rounds fall short. The all-copper Barnes bullet expands reliably even at reduced velocities from short barrels.
The lighter 140-grain bullet generates noticeably less felt recoil than traditional 158 or 180-grain magnum loads, making follow-up shots faster and practice sessions more tolerable. It's still a full-power magnum load, so it's more than a 38 Special but considerably softer than heavy 357 options.
The XPB is a solid all-copper design that expands to roughly double diameter while retaining virtually 100 percent of its weight, meaning no jacket-core separation like older jacketed designs. This provides consistent, predictable expansion and deeper penetration for reliable terminal performance.
Buffalo Bore uses low-flash powder in this load to minimize muzzle flash from short barrels, which is critical since most defensive encounters occur in low light. The reduced flash compared to standard full-power 357 loads helps preserve your night vision during an emergency.
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.15 |
| Grains | 140 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 19I20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815019291 |
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