Guns Browning Releases Practice and Defense Ammunition Recoil Staff March 18, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Late last year, the legendary firearms manufacturer Browning announced they would be diving into the ammunition realm. Browning Ammunition was created and began running the gamut with rifle, pistol, shotgun, and rimfire ammunition. Recently their defensive and training pistol ammunition product lines were released Starting with their new BXP personal defense ammunition: Browning Ammunition debuts its personal defense and training product lines in 2016. The BXP™ Personal Defense round features X-Point Technology and is designed for reliable expansion and penetration for superior personal defense performance. The unique X-Point™ is designed to shield the hollow point through intermediate barriers. The BPT™ Performance Target rounds are full metal jacketed premium training products that can be used to hone your handgun skills. All BPT pistol products are matched training counterparts to BXP Personal Defense loads. Confidence at the range with BPT Performance Target means confidence in real personal defense situations. Available now at your favorite Browning retailer. Both BXP and BPT offerings include: .380 Auto 95-gr. 9mm Luger 147-gr. 40 S&W 180-gr. 45 Auto 230-gr. X-POINT Guards hollow point for consistent expansion and penetration Rapidly transfers energy to the target Formed metallic hollow point for consistency, toughness and reliability BLACK NICKEL PLATED BRASS SHELLCASE For improved reliability and feeding Reloadable And the aforementioned target ammunition: MATCHED PERFORMANCE Bullet weight and velocity to match your BXP Personal Defense BLACK NICKEL PLATED BRASS SHELLCASE For improved reliability and feeding Reloadable For more information, you can visit Browning Ammunition online here Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.