Buffalo Bore’s Buffalo-Barnes .45 ACP +P load (load no. 45185LF20) pairs a 185-grain Barnes TAC-XP all-copper bullet with +P pressure for shooters who want high velocity and low recoil without giving up penetration. The lighter 185-grain bullet moves fast enough for quick sight reacquisition between shots, a real advantage when a follow-up shot matters. Barnes’ hollow cavity design mushrooms reliably on impact while the solid copper construction holds together, and Buffalo Bore’s own testing shows roughly 13 to 14 inches of penetration in flesh and bone. The load also uses low-flash powder, giving the shooter a tactical edge if a shot has to be fired in the dark. Being fully lead-free, it is also legal to carry and train with in jurisdictions that restrict lead-core ammunition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, loaded here to +P pressure.
• The bullet weighs 185 grains and is a Barnes TAC-XP, an all-copper, lead-free design.
• The hollow cavity mushrooms on impact while the solid copper shank holds together instead of fragmenting.
• Independent testing shows roughly 13 to 14 inches of penetration in flesh and bone.
• The lighter +P bullet gives low recoil and high velocity, speeding up follow-up shots.
• The load uses low-flash powder, preserving the shooter’s vision after a low-light shot.
• Being fully lead-free, it is legal to carry and train with where lead-core ammunition is restricted.
• Per-round cost runs about $2.14, reflecting the premium all-copper bullet.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, and the line ships 12 boxes to a case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does this bullet penetrate? Buffalo Bore’s testing shows roughly 13 to 14 inches in flesh and bone, solid performance for a self-defense round.

Is this ammo legal where lead ammunition is restricted? Yes, the Barnes TAC-XP bullet is solid copper and fully lead-free.

Why a lighter 185-grain bullet in .45 ACP? The lighter weight moves faster at +P pressure, reducing recoil and speeding up follow-up shots without sacrificing penetration.

Buy Buffalo Bore .45 ACP +P 185gr Barnes TAC-XP Ammo

Follow-up shots win fights, and this load’s low recoil and proven penetration make the next shot faster without asking the .45 ACP to give anything up. Load a magazine and carry a round built to perform under pressure. Shop more Buffalo Bore Ammunition and handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, shipped fast to your door.