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9mm - +P 115 Grain SCHP - Barnes TAC-XPD - 20 Rounds

9mm - +P 115 Grain SCHP - Barnes TAC-XPD - 20 Rounds

Name: 9mm - +P 115 Grain SCHP - Barnes TAC-XPD - 20 Rounds
Brand: Barnes
Price: 27 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.7 (16 reviews)

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Overview

Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Manufacturer - Barnes TAC-XPD
Bullet - 115 grain solid copper hollow point (SCHP)
Casing - Boxer-primed brass

Manufacturer	Barnes
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	115 Grain
Bullet Type	Solid Copper Hollow Point (SCHP)
Ammo Casing	Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	9mm Luger (9x19)
Pressure	+P
Manufacturer SKU	21551
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	1125
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	323
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	716876135110

Use Type

Self Defense

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This 9mm Luger ammunition from Barnes is a +P (high pressure) load designed to defeat various types of cover and protection that assailants might use such as heavy clothing, plywood, auto glass, or sheet metal. It uses Barnes's own TAC-XPD solid copper hollow point bullet, a proven design visually distinguishable by its wide expansion cavity. The bullet's large expansion cavity contributes to the TAC-XPD's strong reputation for delivering impressive penetration and expansion.

Each cartridge in this box of 20 fires a light 115 grain version of the TAC-XPD at a muzzle velocity of 1,100 feet per second. Compared to most +P loads, this is a relatively light-kicking one that will give you better control over your weapon and make accurate follow-up shots easier to achieve. This ammo should be used only in firearms rated for +P ammo; this includes most popular carry pistols (check with the manufacturer if unsure).

Barnes ammunition is loaded in Mona, Utah using non-corrosive Boxer primers and brass cases. This ammo also comes with certain bonus comforts such as low-flash propellants that won't blind you on the first shot if you have to defend yourself in a poorly lit environment. Another premium feature of this ammo is Techni-crom case plating from Advanced Plating Technologies. Techni-crom provides better durability and reduced friction over bare brass or nickel plating so you can carry your ammo for years and still be certain that it will feed and fire flawlessly in your carry pistol in an emergency.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 9mm - +P 115 Grain SCHP - Barnes TAC-XPD - 20 Rounds

Image showing Barnes 9mm Luger (9x19) 115 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

After firing five rounds of Barnes 115 gr TAC-XPD +P from a Smith & Wesson M&P9C into synthetic ballistic gelatin from 10 feet away through four layers of fabric to simulate clothing, we then measured the expansion and penetration of the bullets for this 9mm Luger (9x19) load, which you can see in the chart below.

The photos below provide a detailed view of the the expanded bullets that were recovered from the gelatin. The high speed video shows the first of our five shots as it entered the gel.

Finally, if you'd like to see how this Barnes load compares to other 9mm Luger (9x19) loads, check out the diagrams at the bottom of the page. Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin testing and self-defense ammo? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for more information.

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			Median
9mm - +P 115 Grain SCHP - Barnes TAC-XPD - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	12.9	13.2	13.4	13.5	14.1
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.69	0.69	0.7	0.7	0.7
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	114.6	114.7	115	115.2	115.4
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1014	1027	1046	1062	1067

How do the results for this Barnes 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other 9mm Ammo?

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Questions & Answers

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Q: Is this round compatible/safe with a Glock 26?

Posted On: 7/30/2023 By: Sandy McKee

A: Yes ma'am! The Glock 26 is designed for safe operation with 9mm +P ammo.

Q: what is the difference between Barnes TAC-XPD and Barnes TAC-XPD +p? did you perform testing on the Barnes TAC-XPD?

Posted On: 5/28/2022 By: David Larochelle

A: Thanks for reaching out David! "TAC-XPD" is Barnes' brand name for their defense handgun line of ammunition. Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and 9mm +P ammunition are both loaded with the 115 grain TAC-XP, which is a solid copper hollow point bullet designed for personal protection. The difference between a 9mm and 9mm +P cartridge comes down to chamber pressure. A standard pressure 9mm round has a lower chamber pressure (and a resultant lower muzzle velocity) than an overpressure (aka +P) round. The advantages of a +P round are its flatter trajectory and greater energy delivery on impact. The disadvantages are higher recoil and accelerated wear and tear on the pistol. It is crucial to determine whether your 9mm handgun is rated for +P before firing 9mm +P ammo.

Q: What is the pressure of your 9mm, 115 grain +P load. Thank you,

Posted On: 9/17/2020 By: Chris Rush

A: Thanks for reaching out Chris! This ammo's manufacturer hasn't released the chamber pressure that it's loaded to create, but I'll reach out to Barnes and ask for that figure on your behalf. I'll update this comment if I hear back from them.

Q: I’ve noticed ammo is gone everywhere. Are manufacturers issuing statements regarding response/increasing production to keep up w demand?

Posted On: 7/19/2020 By: K Aiona

A: Our manufacturers would absolutely increase their outputs if they were able to, but I'm afraid they're already running at full capacity and utilizing every raw resource available to them. They'd like nothing more than to keep up with demand – as would we!

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