38 SPECIAL
We shot 16 different loads of 38 Special self-defense ammo into ballistic gel
See the results below38 Special ammo is a legendary round and is probably one of the longest lasting rounds for police service there ever has been. The cartridge has been around for more than 110 years! 38 Special as a caliber is the derivative of several different kinds of 38 Special, which all eventually settled into the mainstream SAAMI spec-cartridge that we use today, more or less.
Up until the 1980’s police officers could still be found with Smith and Wesson K frame 38 specials. These six shooters became symbols of the lawman, long after being retired from military service. With the explosion of concealed carry those who prefer the wheel gun can’t go wrong with a snub nose 38 special. The 38 spc has been around so long it has a wide variety of different rounds, including oddballs like wax and snake shot.
Today, you’ll find 38 special rounds for target practice as well as self-defense. Most shooters opt for a full metal jacket bullet for training or plinking while the jacketed hollow point rounds with an expanding bullet are better for self-defense/protection.
Major ammo companies are still tweaking the 38 special design to get the most they can out of it. Look for rounds in-stock from well-known manufacturers like Hornady, Winchester and Federal.
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10rds – 38 Special CCI 100gr. #9 Shot Ammo
$20.95$2.10/ppr
118 In Stock
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20rds – 38 Special +P Underwood 125gr. XTP Ammo
$22.95$1.15/ppr
71 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Prvi Partizan 158gr. LRN Ammo
$24.94$0.5/ppr
100 In Stock
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50rds – 38 Special Sellier & Bellot 158gr. FMJ Ammo
$24.95$0.5/ppr
161 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special PMC 132gr. FMJ Ammo
$24.95$0.5/ppr
158 In Stock
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20rds – 38 Special +P Corbon 110gr. JHP Ammo
$24.95$1.25/ppr
33 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Magtech 130gr. FMJ Ammo
$24.95$0.5/ppr
134 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Prvi Partizan 130gr. FMJ Ammo
$24.95$0.5/ppr
93 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Federal American Eagle 158gr. LRN Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
140 In Stock
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50rds – 38 Special Blazer 158gr. LRN Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
68 In Stock
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20rds - 38 Special Federal Hydra-Shok 129gr. +P HP Ammo
$25.95$1.3/ppr
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50rds - 38 Special ARMSCOR USA Precision 158gr. FMJ Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
13 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Speer Lawman 158gr. +P TMJ Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
115 In Stock
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50rds – 38 Special Sellier & Bellot 158gr. LRN Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
131 In Stock
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50rds – 38 Special Speer Lawman 125gr. TMJ Ammo
$25.95$0.52/ppr
179 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Federal American Eagle 130gr. FMJ Ammo
$26.95$0.54/ppr
110 In Stock
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50rds – 38 Special Magtech 158gr. Lead Semi-Wadcutter Ammo
$26.95$0.54/ppr
67 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Sellier & Bellot 148gr Wadcutter Ammo
$26.95$0.54/ppr
182 In Stock
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50rds - 38 Special Winchester USA 130gr. FMJ Ammo
$27.95$0.56/ppr
11 In Stock
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20rds - 38 Special Federal Hydra-Shok 110gr. HP Ammo
$27.95$1.4/ppr
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