Buffalo Bore loads its Standard Pressure .38 Special (load no. 20G20) around a 110-grain Barnes TAC-XP, an all-copper hollow point for shooters who want genuine expansion and deep penetration without stepping up to +P pressure. Buffalo Bore built this load for revolver owners whose firearms are not rated for +P ammunition, proving standard pressure does not have to mean compromised terminal performance. The lead-free TAC-XP bullet is engineered to expand reliably in flesh and bone while its copper petals stay attached, driving penetration deeper than many expanding lead-core bullets of similar weight. Buffalo Bore also loads this round with flash-retarded powder, so a shot fired in low light will not blind the shooter. For handgun ammunition built for a standard-pressure .38 Special revolver, this is a serious defensive option.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, loaded here to standard pressure rather than +P.
• The bullet weighs 110 grains, a lighter weight paired with an expanding lead-free design.
• The bullet is a Barnes TAC-XP, an all-copper hollow point built for controlled expansion.
• The TAC-XP is engineered to expand reliably in flesh and bone while its copper petals stay attached for deep penetration.
• The bullet is lead-free, giving shooters a copper-only option where lead ammunition faces restrictions.
• The load uses flash-retarded powder, protecting the shooter’s vision after a low-light shot.
• Per-round cost runs about $2.09, reflecting the premium copper bullet inside.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for this line.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load safe in a standard-pressure .38 Special revolver? Yes, it is loaded to standard pressure specifically for revolvers not rated for +P ammunition.

Does the lead-free TAC-XP still expand? Yes, the all-copper hollow point is built to expand reliably in flesh and bone while the petals hold together.

Why flash-retarded powder? It keeps muzzle flash from a low-light shot from temporarily blinding the shooter.

Buy Buffalo Bore .38 Special 110gr Barnes TAC-XP Ammo

Not every .38 Special revolver is rated for +P, and this standard-pressure load proves that is no reason to settle for weak terminal performance. Carry it knowing the lead-free bullet will expand exactly as designed. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.