{"id":54589,"date":"2016-04-02T17:10:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-02T21:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=54589"},"modified":"2026-10-18T19:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:14:55","slug":"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P uses a 115 grain all copper hollow point. Through FBI four layer fabric into Clear Ballistics gel it penetrated 13 to 14.5 inches and expanded to an average .705 inch, and every bullet stayed in one piece. Velocity ran 1,028 to 1,194 fps across four pistols against a 1,125 fps rating, and five shot groups at 25 yards averaged 1.39 and 1.76 inches from two scoped Sigs.<\/strong> Recoil was moderate in every gun I tried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results tables come first, then the full test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p-results\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Results<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-verdict\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"3\">Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-velocity\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">Velocity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accuracy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-penetration-and-expansion\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">Penetration and Expansion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-closing-thoughts\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-how-fast-is-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"3\">How fast is Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-far-does-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-penetrate\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"3\">How far does Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm penetrate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-does-barnes-tac-xpd-expand-through-clothing\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\" data-level=\"3\">Does Barnes TAC-XPD expand through clothing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Pistol<\/th><th>Avg velocity (15 ft)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sig P226 SAO<\/td><td>1,194.4 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Springfield Armory EMP<\/td><td>1,074.5 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FNS 9 Compact<\/td><td>1,045.0 fps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sig P229 Legion<\/td><td>1,027.8 fps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Pistol (25 yd, scoped)<\/th><th>Avg 5 shot group<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sig P226 SAO<\/td><td>1.39 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sig P229 Legion<\/td><td>1.76 in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Shot (heavy fabric, Beretta 92FS)<\/th><th>Penetration<\/th><th>Expansion<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>14.5 in<\/td><td>.703 in<\/td><td>115.1 gr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>14.0 in<\/td><td>.698 in<\/td><td>115.2 gr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>13.5 in<\/td><td>.713 in<\/td><td>115.4 gr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>13.0 in<\/td><td>.708 in<\/td><td>115.5 gr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>13.0 in<\/td><td>.701 in<\/td><td>115.2 gr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-verdict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good:<\/strong> consistent expansion through heavy fabric, full weight retention, penetration over 13 inches, accurate, moderate recoil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know this:<\/strong> premium priced, and this is a 2016 test with five gel shots from one pistol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare loads in our <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-best-defensive-ammo-rifle-handgun-and-shotgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\">defensive ammo rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also tested <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ammo-test-barnes-tac-xpd-40-sw-140-grain\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\">Barnes TAC-XPD .40 S&amp;W<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ammo-test-barnes-tac-xp-45-acp-p\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ammo-test-barnes-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" title=\"Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P Review: Gel and Chrono Results\">Barnes TAC-XP .45 ACP +P<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Barnes+TAC-XPD+9mm\" campaign=\"barnes-tac-xpd-9mm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">&#x1f6d2; Check Current Price for Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm on GunsAmerica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Barnes-TAC-XPD-9mm-P-8.jpg\" alt=\"A great combination: Sig Sauer&#x27;s P226 Single Action Only pistol and Barnes TAC-XPD ammo.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great combination: Sig Sauer\u2019s P226 Single Action Only pistol and Barnes TAC-XPD ammo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve tested a variety of factory ammunition from Barnes, and their handgun rounds tend to group well and expand reliably for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P load is no exception. It\u2019s capped by an 115-grain, all copper projectile with a deep hollow point cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve been testing this load in a variety of pistols over the past couple of months and find it to be worthy of consideration for concealed carry or home defense. Normally I wouldn\u2019t switch carry ammo horses, at least until they stop running, but this ammo performed very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what I found testing for velocity, accuracy, penetration and expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-velocity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Velocity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a 115-grain +P load, you would expect this one to hum along in most any size gun. I checked it out using a Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph placed 15 feet down range and proceeded to fire strings from four different 9mm pistols. I averaged out the velocity readings for each gun to arrive at these numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sig Legion velocities were a bit lower than you might expect, probably owing to lower temperatures at the range they day I shot that configuration. I shot these strings on different days over a period of weeks and temperatures ranged from the mid-70s to 50s. In any case, my readings bookended the rated factory velocity of 1,125 feet per second. Given that my reading on the Sig P226 with its full-length barrel exceeded the factory number, while compact pistols came in a bit slower, I think the factory rating is a fair middle figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-accuracy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accuracy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did accuracy testing on a day when I had the two Sig Sauer pistols at the range. To get a perfect sight picture, I mounted a Bushnell Elite 3500 Handgun Scope on each gun using a UM Tactical Rail Mount. I\u2019ve found that this setup gives me a much better representation of the accuracy of any given combination of gun and ammo will do as it removes any \u201cold guy eyesight error\u201d from the equation. You can get small groups carefully shooting at 25-yard targets with iron sights. You can always get even smaller groups using a magnified optic. When measuring the mechanical accuracy of a handgun, the human eye is definitely a weak link in the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Barnes-TAC-XPD-9mm-P-7.jpg\" alt=\"This ammo shot sub two-inch 5-shot groups with regularity.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ammo shot sub two-inch 5-shot groups with regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I set up targets 25 yards out yonder and fired multiple five-shot groups from each gun with the Barnes TAC-XPD. I averaged my strings to get these five-shot group diameters. The results were impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-penetration-and-expansion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penetration and Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Barnes TAC projectiles are pretty darn impressive. In every caliber I\u2019ve tested with Barnes TAC bullets, expansion and penetration have been strong for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Barnes-TAC-XPD-9mm-P-1.jpg\" alt=\"Expansion through FBI heavy fabric was consistent.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expansion through FBI heavy fabric was consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I set up a test scenario using Clear Ballistics gelatin blocks. On the front side, I placed the four-layer cloth used for standardized FBI testing. It\u2019s basically a denim layer, an insulation layer, and two cotton layers. The idea is to simulate an undershirt, shirt, and jacket. The addition of the four-layer fabric barrier often makes or breaks any given load\u2019s performance. Many bullets expand in bare gelatin, but some start to get really inconsistent when they hit the heavy fabric layer. Hollow points clog and expensive self-defense bullets can perform more like full metal jacket practice rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For expansion and penetration testing, I used a Beretta 92FS. Just for kicks, and to keep the noise down at my gelatin range, I used a SilencerCo Octane 45 suppressor. Here\u2019s what I found for a five-shot sampling of gel with heavy fabric barrier performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you average the expansion results, you come up with .705 inches. That\u2019s 1.98 times the original bullet diameter of .355 inches. Not too shabby. Penetration was also right about where you want it, always exceeding 13 inches. The weights came in slightly heavier than the 115-grain starting weight due to picking up a little bit of fabric and gel material. In other words, the all-copper bullet performed its primary duty of staying together in one piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Barnes-TAC-XPD-9mm-P-6.jpg\" alt=\"Penetration into the Clear Ballistics gel was also consistent. OK, this gel is not so clear anymore, but only because it&#x27;s well abused.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penetration into the Clear Ballistics gel was also consistent. OK, this gel is not so clear anymore, but only because it\u2019s well abused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-closing-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is some pretty impressive ammo. Performance by the numbers is great, but perhaps even, more importantly, is the controllability. For what it does, the felt recoil of all the guns I tested was very moderate. The combination of a lighter 115-grain bullet and not ridiculous velocity levels makes for a very shootable combination. You\u2019ll be able to place shots accurately and stay on target during rapid fire. It ain\u2019t cheap, but it performs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-fast-is-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-p\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fast is Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barnes rates it at 1,125 fps. I measured 1,028 to 1,194 fps across four pistols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-far-does-barnes-tac-xpd-9mm-penetrate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How far does Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm penetrate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13 to 14.5 inches in my five shots through heavy fabric into gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-barnes-tac-xpd-expand-through-clothing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Barnes TAC-XPD expand through clothing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes in my test: an average .705 inch through FBI four layer fabric.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm +P load is capped by an 115-grain, all copper projectile with a hollow point cavity big enough to hold your morning Cheerios. And they expand perfectly. 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