The DoubleTap .40 S&W 125gr DT Lead-Free SC-HP is a 20-round box of defensive ammunition. DoubleTap calls it an excellent choice for concealed carry and says the load hits hard. It uses a bullet Barnes developed for DoubleTap, a 125-grain Barnes TAC-XP lead-free design. Very little muzzle flash and strong ballistics are the selling points for personal protection.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, a common duty and carry cartridge.
• The bullet weight is 125 grains, a light bullet driven to high velocity.
• The bullet is a Barnes TAC-XP lead-free design that Barnes developed for DoubleTap.
• Muzzle velocity is 1390 fps with 536 ft-lbs of energy from a Glock 23 with a 4.0-inch barrel.
• From a 3.5-inch barrel the load runs 1295 fps and 468 ft-lbs, useful for compact carry guns.
• From a 4.5-inch barrel the load runs 1445 fps and 580 ft-lbs, showing how barrel length changes the numbers.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard carry and practice count.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good .40 S&W load for carry? DoubleTap calls it an excellent choice for concealed carry and says it pairs very little muzzle flash with impressive ballistics for personal protection.

Does the bullet contain lead? No. It is a lead-free Barnes TAC-XP bullet.

How fast is it from a short barrel? DoubleTap lists 1295 fps from a 3.5-inch barrel and 1390 fps from the 4.0-inch Glock 23 barrel.

Buy the DoubleTap .40 S&W 125gr DT Lead-Free SC-HP Ammunition, 20-Round Box

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