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Barnes built the TAC-XP to solve a problem defensive shooters and law enforcement know well: bullets that come apart when they hit something before the target. These .355" 80-grain projectiles are machined from a single piece of copper, so there is no jacket to peel away from a lead core. That one-piece design is the whole reason the TAC-XP earned its reputation, and it is exactly why handloaders reach for it when building a serious .380 Auto carry load.
Because the bullet is 100 percent copper, it holds onto nearly all of its original weight after impact and opens into a clean four-petal mushroom. Barnes designed this projectile to punch through intermediate barriers like auto glass, plywood, and car doors while still tracking straight to where it is pointed. The flat base helps with a consistent seal in the bore, and the deep hollow-point cavity does the expansion work once it reaches soft tissue. For a small, light bullet in a compact caliber, that combination of penetration and reliable opening is hard to beat.
These are component bullets, not loaded ammunition, so they are meant for handloaders working up their own .380 ACP recipes. The bullet measures 0.355" in diameter and about 0.525" long, with a sectional density of 0.091 and a ballistic coefficient of 0.107. Being all copper, TAC-XP bullets run a touch longer than a lead bullet of the same weight, so seating depth and case volume matter. Start from published Barnes data, watch your overall length, and work up carefully to find the node your pistol likes.
The TAC-XP is a favorite of folks who want a lead-free option that still performs when it counts, whether that is for range use in lead-restricted environments or building a defensive load for a pocket .380. If you already trust Barnes copper on the rifle side, this is the same philosophy scaled down for your handgun.
These are component bullets only, not loaded cartridges. They are the projectile by itself, meant for handloaders who assemble their own .380 ACP ammunition. You will need your own brass, primers, and powder to load them.
The 0.355" diameter and 80-grain weight make these a natural fit for .380 ACP handloads. That same .355" diameter is shared with 9mm, but this particular weight is set up for .380 Auto. Always follow published Barnes load data for the cartridge you are building.
Since the TAC-XP is machined from one solid piece of copper, there is no lead core to separate from a jacket, so it holds nearly all of its weight after impact. It also opens into a consistent four-petal mushroom and pushes through barriers like glass and plywood while tracking straight. It is a solid pick when you want lead-free performance without giving up penetration.
All-copper bullets run a bit longer than lead bullets of the same weight, so pay close attention to seating depth and overall length in a small case like .380. Start low with published Barnes data and work up gradually. Verifying your rounds chamber and feed in your specific pistol is always worth the time.
| UPC | 716876355006 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30440 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Caliber |
| Grains | 80 |
| Quantity | 40 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5188 |
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