Buffalo Bore Strictly Business .40 S&W 140gr Barnes TAC-XP ammunition (brand part no. 23E20) is a standard-pressure defensive load built for shooters who want the terminal performance of a heavier bullet without the recoil penalty. Buffalo Bore loads the lightweight, all-copper Barnes TAC-XP to mushroom reliably while punching to roughly the same depth as a typical 180-grain jacketed hollow point, and the reduced bullet mass keeps recoil manageable enough for quick, accurate follow-up shots. The lead-free hollow point is rated safe in any 40 S&W pistol in normal operating condition, so there is no need to hunt down a plus-P-rated gun. Because most defensive encounters happen in low light, Buffalo Bore also loads this round with a flash-suppressed powder that keeps a shooter’s vision intact after the first shot. For anyone who carries a .40 and wants a serious option in their handgun ammunition lineup, this is a load worth trusting.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .40 S&W, loaded to standard pressure so it cycles safely in any 40 S&W pistol in normal operating condition.
• The bullet weighs 140 grains, a lighter payload that trims recoil and speeds up recovery between shots.
• The projectile is a Barnes TAC-XP, an all-copper, lead-free hollow point built for controlled expansion.
• The TAC-XP mushrooms reliably on impact while retaining nearly all of its weight, penetrating roughly as deep as a 180-grain jacketed hollow point.
• Penetration runs approximately 13 to 14 inches in flesh and bone, within the range generally considered ideal for personal defense.
• The case is brass, offering reliable extraction and consistent chamber sealing.
• The load uses a flash-suppressed powder, protecting a shooter’s night vision if a follow-up shot is needed in low light.
• Boxes hold 20 rounds, with 12 boxes packed per case for shooters who train and carry with the same load.
• At roughly $2.09 per round, the cost reflects the premium all-copper, lead-free construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ammunition safe in any 40 S&W pistol? Yes, it is a standard-pressure load, rated safe to fire in any 40 S&W firearm in normal operating condition.

Why use a lead-free bullet? The all-copper Barnes TAC-XP avoids lead fouling and works well where local rules restrict lead ammunition.

How deep does the 140-grain TAC-XP penetrate? Buffalo Bore reports roughly 13 to 14 inches of penetration in flesh and bone, comparable to a heavier 180-grain jacketed hollow point.

Buy Buffalo Bore Strictly Business .40 S&W 140gr TAC-XP

A defensive pistol is only as good as the load behind it, and Strictly Business is built to perform when it matters most. Pair it with practice ammunition in the same weight class and trust the TAC-XP for carry. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.