For a defensive handgun, the Barnes TAC-XPD .40 S&W 140gr load (Barnes part no. 21554) uses an all-copper TAC-XP bullet with a coating and a deep hollow-point cavity. The nickel-plated case and coated bullet are designed to feed smoothly with virtually no muzzle flash. Barnes publishes 1120 fps at the muzzle and 394 ft-lb of muzzle energy. This listing is one 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• Cartridge is .40 S&W, the designation Barnes lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 140 grains, the weight Barnes lists for this item and the one that separates it from the other loads in the line.
• The bullet is the TAC-XP, a coated all-copper design with a large, deep hollow-point cavity built for expansion.
• Bullet material is 100% copper, listed by Barnes with a coating that supports smooth feeding.
• The case is nickel plated, which Barnes pairs with the coated bullet for smooth, reliable feeding and virtually no muzzle flash.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.128, the figure Barnes publishes for this bullet.
• Published muzzle velocity is 1120 fps, taken from the Barnes ballistics table for this item.
• Published muzzle energy is 394 ft-lb, from the same Barnes ballistics table.
• Published velocity at 50 yards is 1018 fps, so you can see how the load carries at defensive distances.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the quantity Barnes lists for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come in a box of Barnes TAC-XPD .40 S&W 140gr TAC-XP? Each box contains 20 rounds, the quantity Barnes lists for this item.

What bullet does this .40 S&W load use? It uses a 140-grain TAC-XP bullet, which Barnes describes as a coated all-copper hollow point with a large, deep cavity for expansion, loaded in a nickel-plated case.

What muzzle velocity does Barnes publish for this load? The Barnes ballistics table for this item lists 1120 fps and 394 ft-lb of energy at the muzzle.

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