In response to numerous customer requests, Buffalo Bore has introduced several highly effective low-recoil .45 ACP loads. One standout is the 160-grain all-copper Barnes TAC-XP bullet, which is exceptionally light for its caliber and produces minimal recoil at 950 fps.
- Expands reliably at impact velocities as low as 750 fps
- Penetrates approximately 14 to 15 inches in mammalian tissue when mushroomed
- Offers superior penetration compared to similarly weighted lead-based bullets
- Demonstrates the advantages of Barnes' all-copper bullet design
Buffalo Bore uses factory and real-world firearms to determine published velocities, rejecting the use of extra-long laboratory barrels that produce unrealistic results. Below are actual test velocities:
- 966 fps – Series 70 Colt Gold Cup 1911, 5-inch barrel
- 972 fps – Series 90 Colt Gold Cup 1911, 5-inch barrel
- 1,007 fps – H&K UPS Tactical, 5-inch barrel
- 940 fps – S&W Scandium 1911PD (Commander), 4.25-inch barrel
- 896 fps – Series 80 Colt LW Officers Model, 3.5-inch barrel
- 869 fps – S&W 325PD (revolver), 2.5-inch barrel
