Buffalo Bore builds this Heavy .44 S&W Special load (part no. 14A20) around a 180-grain Barnes-type jacketed hollow point for shooters who want serious performance out of the .44 Special cartridge. The bullet is designed to expand on flesh and bone while penetrating more deeply than most expanding lead-core hollow points of the same weight. It is rated safe for use in all .44 Special handguns and rifles with the exception of the Charter Arms Bulldog, and it also runs safely in any firearm chambered in .44 Magnum. In handgun ammunition from Buffalo Bore Ammunition, this is a heavy-hitting option for the cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 S&W Special, safe for use in .44 Special and .44 Magnum firearms alike.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a heavy weight for the .44 Special cartridge.
• The bullet is a Barnes-type jacketed hollow point, engineered to expand on flesh and bone.
• Its construction drives deeper penetration than typical same-weight expanding hollow points.
• The case is brass, the standard for centerfire handgun ammunition.
• Cost per round runs about $2.28, in line with premium hard-hitting handgun ammunition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm performance before carrying it.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load safe in every .44 Special revolver? It is rated safe in all .44 Special handguns and rifles except the Charter Arms Bulldog, and it also runs safely in .44 Magnum firearms.

How does this compare to a typical .44 Special hollow point? Buffalo Bore states this Barnes-type bullet penetrates more deeply than most expanding lead-core hollow points of the same weight.

Buy Buffalo Bore Heavy 44 Special Ammo

The .44 Special has a reputation for mild manners, but this Heavy load pushes real penetrating power out of the classic cartridge. Pattern a box through your revolver before you trust it for defense. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.