Buffalo Bore’s Buffalo-Barnes .380 ACP +P (load no. 27H20) pairs an 80-grain Barnes TAC-XP with +P pressure, giving pocket-pistol carriers a lead-free load engineered for genuine expansion despite the .380’s small case. Buffalo Bore loads the lighter 80-grain bullet to high velocity specifically to give the all-copper TAC-XP the energy it needs to open reliably, since .380 ACP rarely generates enough speed on its own to drive dependable hollow-point expansion. The TAC-XP’s copper petals are built to expand in flesh and bone while staying attached to the bullet body, driving penetration deeper than many lead-core designs of similar weight. Before loading +P ammunition, confirm the specific pistol is rated for it. For a compact carry gun found in handgun ammunition, this is a serious upgrade over standard-pressure .380 fare.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .380 ACP, loaded here to a genuine +P specification.
• The bullet weighs 80 grains, lighter than standard to maximize velocity in a small case.
• The bullet is a Barnes TAC-XP, an all-copper hollow point built for controlled expansion.
• The added velocity gives the TAC-XP the energy it needs to expand reliably despite .380’s typically modest speed.
• The bullet is lead-free, giving shooters a copper-only option where lead ammunition faces restrictions.
• Per-round cost runs about $1.71, reflecting the premium copper bullet and +P loading.
• 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.
• Case material is brass, standard for reliable extraction in compact carry pistols.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does .380 ACP generate enough velocity to expand a hollow point? Usually not reliably, which is why Buffalo Bore loads this bullet lighter and to +P pressure specifically to drive dependable expansion.

Is +P safe in my .380 pistol? Confirm your specific pistol is rated for +P ammunition before loading this round.

Does the lead-free TAC-XP still expand? Yes, the copper petals are built to open in flesh and bone while staying attached for deep penetration.

Buy Buffalo Bore .380 ACP Barnes TAC-XP Ammo

A pocket .380 should not mean giving up on real terminal performance, and this +P Buffalo-Barnes load is built to prove it. Confirm your pistol handles +P, then carry knowing the lead-free bullet is tuned to expand. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.