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Buffalo Bore designed this 45 GAP load specifically for defensive use without the complexity of +P pressures. It runs full power in all standard 45 GAP pistols, so you're not sacrificing performance for safety or reliability. The 185-grain jacketed hollow point is built for expansion and penetration, giving you the defensive capability the .45 GAP caliber is known for.
Unlike other manufacturers who use extended test barrels to inflate their velocity numbers, Buffalo Bore fires their ammunition from stock pistols you'd actually carry. From a standard 4.5-inch barrel like a Glock 37, you're looking at 1,095 fps with 492 foot-pounds of energy. Those are numbers you can trust because they come from the gun you'll use, not a lab setup. This matters when you're relying on your ammunition to perform as advertised.
Most defensive situations happen in poor lighting, and muzzle flash from standard powders can blind you just when you need to see most. Buffalo Bore uses flash-suppressed powder in this load so the bright flash won't wash out your vision. That's a practical advantage that experienced shooters recognize as essential for personal defense ammunition.
The brass casing is boxer-primed and non-corrosive, so you can reload these casings if you handload or save them for someone who does. That durability reflects Buffalo Bore's approach to building ammunition that works in the real world.
Yes. Buffalo Bore loads this ammunition to full power but not +P pressures, making it safe for any standard .45 GAP pistol including Glocks, XDs, and other factory .45 GAP guns. It's designed to give you full defensive capability without pressure concerns.
That velocity is measured from a standard 4.5-inch barrel like you'd carry, not inflated lab numbers. It delivers 492 foot-pounds of energy, which puts this load in line with other mid-weight .45 GAP defensive ammunition. The key is that these are real-world numbers you can depend on.
Yes. The cases are boxer-primed and non-corrosive, so you can reload them if you handload ammunition. That's a practical benefit if you shoot regularly or like to reload your own loads.
Most defensive encounters happen in low light when the criminal element is most active. Standard powders create bright muzzle flash that can blind you at the critical moment you need to see. Flash-suppressed powder from Buffalo Bore minimizes that flash, helping you maintain vision during an emergency.
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 GAP |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.70 |
| Grains | 185 gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38A20 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 651815038018 |
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