20rds - 38 Special +P Federal Personal Defense Micro 130gr. HST JHP Ammo
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Federal Ammunition 130 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details
For shooters who prefer a wheel gun for self defense purposes, this premium 38 Special +P ammo from Federal has the power you need and the terminal performance you rely on. The 130gr. HST jacketed hollow point (JHP) expands consistently into a full mushroom formation, destroying soft tissue as it drills devastating wound channels on impact. These 38 Special +P rounds are made for self-defense situations, with a low felt-recoil and flash suppressant powders. The low flash component is especially important in tight spaces and darkness as ordinary rounds can cause momentary blindness and give the attacker an edge.Federal loads these rounds into new production, Boxer-primed nickel-plated brass casings that are malleable for the reloading expert. The nickel-plated brass reduces the likelihood of firearm malfunction because of its silky-smooth feeding and ejecting. Federal has been manufacturing trusted ammunition since 1922, so you can order your self-defense ammo with confidence. Always check with the manufacturer of your firearm to ensure it is equipped to fire ammo with higher pressures.
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Product TypeAmmo
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Manufacturer
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ConditionNew
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Bullet Weight130 Grain
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Bullet Type
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Use TypeSelf Defense
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Casing TypeNickel-Plated Brass
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Quantity20
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Ammo Caliber38 Special
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Pressure+P
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Manufacturer SKUP38HST1S
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Primer Type
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Muzzle Velocity890
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Muzzle Energy
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UPC Barcode604544623581
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Cost Per Round$1.25/ppr
Gel test Results
As you hunt for the best self-defense 38 Special ammo, we thought you might enjoy seeing the results of some testing we recently conducted with calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin.
We shot five of these Federal Ammunition rounds through a four-layer cloth barrier using a S&W 640. The results are detailed in the video you see above as well as the photographs. Through the charts, you should get a great idea how this Federal Ammunition ammo stacked up relative to other 38 Special ammo products available to American shooters.
To get a better sense of our tests, be sure to check out all the protocols we followed when conducting our tests to determine the best self-defense ammo.
20rds - 38 Special +P Federal Personal Defense Micro 130gr. HST JHP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12 | 13 | 14.5 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 129.7 | 129.8 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 849 | 853 | 859 | 861 | 936 |
Federal Ammunition 38 Special Ballistic Data
Federal Ammunition 38 Special Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 4
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.143
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.146
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 890 | 866 | 844 | 823 | 803 |
Energy ft lbs | 229 | 217 | 206 | 196 | 186 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -2 | -7.1 | -15.3 |
Trajectory Line Graph Federal Ammunition 38 Special
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
The Reviews
Why Shooters and Hunters love or hate 20rds - 38 Special +P Federal Personal Defense Micro 130gr. HST JHP Ammo
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Best personal defense ammo tested in my S&W 442. I trust it and utilize it with only the Hornady Critical Defense being my runner up defense ammo.
It's ballistic data, test results in gel and other materials prove it to be A+ grade. I recommend it to anyone carrying a snub revolver. 5***** -
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Good
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FWIW, This particular .38 SPL+P Loading appears to excellent as an 'summer season' choice. It exhibit exceptional expansion, although it's penetration does appear to be somewhat lacking with an average of approximately 12.5". If chosen for very 'lightly clad' targets, it does represent an viable choice, IMHO.
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Really like this ammo
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Excellent customer service and support, great product, fast shipping. What more to ask for?