The Buffalo Bore .45 GAP 230gr JHP is a 20-round box of full-power, non-+P ammunition for the .45 GAP pistols (Buffalo Bore item no. 38C20). It uses a 230-grain jacketed hollow point at 900 fps with 414 ft-lbs of energy. Buffalo Bore introduced five .45 GAP loads at customer request, and this is the 230-grain JHP in that group. The load uses flash suppressed powder and is designed to be safe in any and all .45 GAP chambered pistols, so it suits carry guns and range sessions alike.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 GAP, the chambering this load is made for.
• Bullet weight is 230 grains, the weight of the JHP bullet in item 38C.
• Bullet type is a jacketed hollow point (JHP), the expanding design in this item.
• Rated velocity is 900 fps, the figure Buffalo Bore prints for item 38C.
• Rated energy is 414 ft-lbs, published by Buffalo Bore with the velocity.
• The load is full power but not +P, and Buffalo Bore designed it to be safe in any and all .45 GAP chambered pistols.
• It uses flash suppressed powder, which Buffalo Bore says will not blind the shooter in low light.
• From a Glock 37 with a 4.5-inch barrel the measured result is 899 fps and 413 ft-lbs.
• From a Glock 38 with a 4-inch barrel the measured result is 864 fps and 381 ft-lbs.
• Box quantity is 20 rounds, a standard defensive or range box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? No. Buffalo Bore says the five .45 GAP loads are full power but not +P, and are designed to be safe for use in any and all .45 GAP chambered pistols.

Will the flash blind me in low light? Buffalo Bore states that all of its .45 GAP loads use flash suppressed powder and will not blind the shooter in low light.

Why does the real-world velocity differ from the rated number? Buffalo Bore does not use extra-long test barrels for its published velocities, since it says they give false high readings. The measured results came from stock Glock 37 and Glock 38 pistols.

Buy the Buffalo Bore .45 GAP 230gr JHP Ammo

Buffalo Bore publishes the velocities it measured from stock Glock 37 and Glock 38 pistols, so you know what to expect from this load. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop with fast direct shipping, and see more handgun ammunition while you are there.