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This is the ammunition that comes from customers who were tired of underpowered .380 loads and specifically asked for something that would match Barnes's reputation for penetration while still expanding reliably. Buffalo Bore built this load to deliver serious performance from short-barreled pocket .380s.
The 80-grain all-copper Barnes TAC-XP bullet sets this round apart. Unlike traditional jacketed bullets, the solid copper construction means there's zero jacket-to-core separation. The bullet expands predictably and penetrates deep, which matters when you're starting with a round that's power-limited by design. Tests show the TAC-XP achieving full expansion even after passing through heavy leather and multiple layers of fabric, something most .380 hollow points struggle with from shorter barrels.
Buffalo Bore publishes velocities from actual customer guns rather than oversized lab barrels, which is why you see data like 1231 fps from a Browning 3.75-inch barrel and 1136 fps from a shorter Kahr. That 1275 fps published figure is achievable and you're looking at genuine 289 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. The slightly visible case bulge that some notice is normal given the all-copper bullet's length and the high powder charge—it doesn't affect feeding or chambering, and has been a non-issue across different pistol platforms from Sig to Walther to Kahr.
Every round is loaded into reloadable brass cases with boxer primers, so whether you're stocking for range work or carry, these are consistently made ammunition. The lead-free construction opens up where you can shoot, and the rounds function reliably across different .380 models. A few users with Kahr P380s mention the rounds are at the long end of SAAMI spec tolerances, so if you own one of the tighter-chambered compact .380s, test a few rounds before committing to a box.
These rounds are loaded to the longer end of SAAMI specifications because of the all-copper Barnes bullet design. They work fine in most modern .380s including Sig P238, Walther PPK, Browning, and Bersa models, but owners with newer Kahr P380 or similarly tight-tolerance guns should test a few rounds before committing to a full box to make sure they chamber and eject smoothly with their specific gun.
The TAC-XP is machined from solid copper rather than built with a lead core and copper jacket. There's no jacket separation, the bullet expands consistently, and it penetrates deep. It's specifically engineered for the lower velocities of .380 loads fired from short barrels, which is where most traditional hollow points start to struggle.
Buffalo Bore publishes real-world data from stock consumer guns. From a 3.75-inch barrel like a Browning you'd see around 1231 fps, from a 3.5-inch Walther PPK around 1235 fps, and from shorter barrels like a 2.75-inch Kel Tec you'd get closer to 1130 fps. Your actual velocity depends on your specific gun's barrel length and design.
Yes, the slight bulge is normal and expected. Buffalo Bore acknowledges it comes from the high powder charge and the all-copper bullet's length when seated to proper depth. The bulge isn't pronounced enough to affect feeding or chambering in any modern .380, and it's been a non-issue across dozens of different platforms.
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.75 |
| Grains | 80 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 27H20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815027081 |
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