Some new stuff from Double Tap Ammo.

czf · March 30, 2011, 09:45 PM

Few people know about the 80 gr 9mm offering, as loaded with the street proven Barnes TAC-XP bullet.

9mm 80gr. Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free 50rds

This load is an excellent choice for home defense or CCW where limited penetration is needed. You will get excellent stopping power with less chance of overpenetration.

Caliber : 9mm

Bullet : 80gr Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free

Ballistics : 80gr @ 1560fps / 433ft. lbs. from a G17.
Ruger SR9C 3.5" velocity - 1400fps.

The new 38+P Barnes load looks promising as well.

38 Special+P 110gr Barnes TACXP Lead Free 50rds.

For those of you who carry a 38 Special, this is an excellent defensive load.
In 10% ordinance gelatin with 4 layers of denim and two of light cotton:
13.25" penetration
.57" expansion

Velocity: 1250fps / 4" Ruger GP-100
1.875" bbl S&W - 1125fps
Bullet: Barnes 110gr. TACXP Lead Free

Muzzle Energy: 382 ft. lbs. 4"
305 ft. lbs. 1.875"

The 38+P cartridge is longer than the Double Tap and other 38+P loads, but not by much.

Easily fits in my LCR's chambers with plenty of clearance.

Barnes bullets have been street proven for years in loads like the CB DPX and others.

Double Tap's enhanced velocity and superb quality control and acurracy should make them equal or even better for
your defensive duties.

I hope to be shooting/testing this stuff and other ammo through my new LC9 (I mean my wife's new LC9) and LCR 38+P next week or so.

More pics and info: DOUBLE TAP pictures by czrami - Photobucket

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orionengnr · March 30, 2011, 10:23 PM

Not familiar with the "TAC/XP". Says that it is a "lead-free" bullet. Same as the DPX all-copper bullet?
If so, why is the 9mm 80 gr? They make a 115 gr DPX. IIRC, the .380 DPX is 90 gr.
I like the all-copper DPX, but I don't see the advantage of an ultra-light-for-caliber bullet.

Sevens · March 31, 2011, 08:31 AM

I'm not saying you are wrong or making it up...
But where do you get the information that says the Barnes Tac-XP bullet has such a "street proven" history?

Are you privy to police and autopsy data?
Is there a reference source that lists an incident count with these specific projectiles?

Is there another factory ammo that utilizes these component projectiles and a large Lew Enforcement organization that endorses that ammo and has police incident data with that endorsement?

The numbers look TERRIFIC... the prices from Double Tap also look great.

I just don't know where all the "street proven" stuff is coming from and I'd like to learn more.

vladan · March 31, 2011, 10:40 AM

While DT is my favorite brand for 10mm I do not buy into the "light and fast" school of thought ... I prefer their more conventional loads in 124g for 9mm and 180g for 10mm with tried and true HP as gold dots and such...

March 30, 2011, 09:45 PM	#1
czf Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Posts: 431	Some new stuff from Double Tap Ammo. Few people know about the 80 gr 9mm offering, as loaded with the street proven Barnes TAC-XP bullet. 9mm 80gr. Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free 50rds This load is an excellent choice for home defense or CCW where limited penetration is needed. You will get excellent stopping power with less chance of overpenetration. Caliber : 9mm Bullet : 80gr Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free Ballistics : 80gr @ 1560fps / 433ft. lbs. from a G17. Ruger SR9C 3.5" velocity - 1400fps. The new 38+P Barnes load looks promising as well. 38 Special+P 110gr Barnes TACXP Lead Free 50rds. For those of you who carry a 38 Special, this is an excellent defensive load. In 10% ordinance gelatin with 4 layers of denim and two of light cotton: 13.25" penetration .57" expansion Velocity: 1250fps / 4" Ruger GP-100 1.875" bbl S&W - 1125fps Bullet: Barnes 110gr. TACXP Lead Free Muzzle Energy: 382 ft. lbs. 4" 305 ft. lbs. 1.875" The 38+P cartridge is longer than the Double Tap and other 38+P loads, but not by much. Easily fits in my LCR's chambers with plenty of clearance. Barnes bullets have been street proven for years in loads like the CB DPX and others. Double Tap's enhanced velocity and superb quality control and acurracy should make them equal or even better for your defensive duties. I hope to be shooting/testing this stuff and other ammo through my new LC9 (I mean my wife's new LC9) and LCR 38+P next week or so. More pics and info: DOUBLE TAP pictures by czrami - Photobucket Doubletapammo Shop __________________ CZ Pics and Reviews: THE CZ-ZONE www.cz-zone.com Old Name, New Face- CZF: www.czforum.com CZ, and Ruger Pics, Reviews and more!: http://cz-gunstuffs.webs.com/

March 31, 2011, 08:31 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I'm not saying you are wrong or making it up... But where do you get the information that says the Barnes Tac-XP bullet has such a "street proven" history? Are you privy to police and autopsy data? Is there a reference source that lists an incident count with these specific projectiles? Is there another factory ammo that utilizes these component projectiles and a large Lew Enforcement organization that endorses that ammo and has police incident data with that endorsement? The numbers look TERRIFIC... the prices from Double Tap also look great. I just don't know where all the "street proven" stuff is coming from and I'd like to learn more. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 30, 2011, 10:23 PM	#2
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Not familiar with the "TAC/XP". Says that it is a "lead-free" bullet. Same as the DPX all-copper bullet? If so, why is the 9mm 80 gr? They make a 115 gr DPX. IIRC, the .380 DPX is 90 gr. I like the all-copper DPX, but I don't see the advantage of an ultra-light-for-caliber bullet.

March 31, 2011, 10:40 AM	#4
vladan Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 813	While DT is my favorite brand for 10mm I do not buy into the "light and fast" school of thought ... I prefer their more conventional loads in 124g for 9mm and 180g for 10mm with tried and true HP as gold dots and such...