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  1. Federal Premium 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 129 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP Ammunition

    $27.99

    136 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 950 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 246 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 per round
    • Made by Federal
  2. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 20 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $27.99

    133 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 980 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 235 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 per round
    • Made by Federal
  3. Federal American Eagle 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $29.99

    104 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 229 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  4. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $31.99

    127 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point(LSWCHP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 64¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  5. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $36.25
    As low as $34.99 in bulk
    • $34.99 each if you buy 5save 3%

    71 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LRN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 770 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 208 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 70.0¢ to 72.5¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  6. Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 100 Grain Lead Free Ammunition

    $39.99

    93 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Lead Free
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 960 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 205 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 80.0¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  7. Federal Punch 38 Special +P Ammo - 200 Rounds of 120 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $229.99

    1 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1000 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 266 ft lbs
    • 200 Rounds
    • $1.15 per round
    • Made by Federal
  8. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $454.99

    61 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LRN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 770 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 208 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 45.5¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  9. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $459.99

    92 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 229 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  10. Federal LE 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $544.99

    25 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point(LSWCHP)
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 54.5¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

History of Federal 38 Special Ammo

The Federal 38 Special is some of the most reliable, powerful, and accurate ammo on the market. Established in 1922, Federal Ammunition has become one of the top producers of ammo around the world. And the 38 Special ammo Federal produces is some of the most affordable and dependable ammunition available.

Developed in 1898 by Smith & Wesson to replace the anemic .38 Long Colt, the 38 Special has become the most popular revolver round in the world. Federal 38 Special 158 grain options have become synonymous with quality, excellence, and reliability.

Federal 38 Special comes in several varieties:

  • American Eagle
  • Personal Defense Hydra-Shok
  • Personal Defense HST
  • Gold Medal Handgun
  • Personal Defense Punch
  • Train + Protect

There’s no denying that you’ve got several options for Federal 38 Special ammo for practice. American Eagle Federal 38 Special is the affordable and reliable full metal jacket (FMJ) or lead round nose (LRN) ammo you need to hone your marksmanship skills and not break the bank.

For the competitive pistol shooter there’s Gold Medal Handgun, the most accurate Federal 38 Special revolver ammo on the market. With their match grade semi-wadcutter bullet and meticulous powder charging, Federal 38 Special Gold Medal ammo will give you the dead-on accuracy and consistency you need to come out on top of your next match.

However, one of the things Federal 38 Special is most well-known for is self-defense. When your life is on the line, turn to the brand that law enforcement trusts with their lives, Federal 38 Special Hyrda-Shok and HST personal defense rounds.

The other extremely effective personal defense round in the Federal 38 Special arsenal is their HST jacketed hollow point line. Developed for extremely reliable penetration, expansion, and near 100% weight retention through barriers, HST Federal 38 Special ammo is the top choice of multiple law enforcement agencies for their duty personnel. Manufactured with strict requirements, HST 38 Special Federal ammo provides superior performance in the FBI testing protocol without over penetration.

Federal 38 Special 158 grain Train + Protect ammo is a new offering that let’s you practice with your carry ammo. With its lead hollow point ammo, Federal 38 Special Train + Protect ammo is extremely affordable but also deadly.

Federal 38 Special comes in standard as well as +P loadings. We ship fast in a discrete, unmarked package direct to your door so you are always locked and loaded with Federal 38 Special ammo!

And when you buy your Federal 38 Special ammo from us, you support not only your right to bear arms, but those of future generations. With every purchase of Federal 38 Special, we donate 1% of your order to a pro-2A charity of your choice at zero cost to you. Support your 2A rights and keep your ammo storage full of Federal 38 Special ammo when you shop at Ammo.com!

Chris Dwulet
Written by
Chris Dwulet

Customer Reviews

  • Jj said:

    Works good

  • skip1215 said:

    excellent quality--will purchase again.

  • Frank said:

    Worked like it should it went in the gun. it came out of the gun . so it worked just fine.