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TulAmmo 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
27 In stock now
$229.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by TulAmmo
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TulAmmo 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
2 In stock now
$13.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by TulAmmo
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MBI 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition
42 In stock now
Price $299.99
Price $269.99- 1000 Rounds
- Made by MBI
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CCI 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
1 In stock now
$295.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Blazer
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Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
51 In stock now
Price $325.00
Price $299.00- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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MBI 38 Special Ammo - 100 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition
42 In stock now
$29.99 Price- 100 Rounds
- Made by MBI
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CCI 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition
1 In stock now
$315.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Blazer
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Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMC Ammunition
5 In stock now
$315.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Magtech
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Prvi Partizan 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
42 In stock now
$159.99 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- New Condition
- 500 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- Foreign Discount Range
- 32¢ Cost Per Round
- Prvi Partizan SKU PP-R3.3
- UPC 8605003800194C
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Prvi Partizan 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
33 In stock now
$16.49 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- New Condition
- 50 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- Foreign Discount Range
- 33¢ Cost Per Round
- Prvi Partizan SKU PP-R3.31
- UPC 8605003807513
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Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
52 In stock now
$329.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition
12 In stock now
$335.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Speer
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Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWC Ammunition
4 In stock now
$339.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
1 In stock now
$339.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- New Condition
- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- Foreign Discount Range
- 34¢ Cost Per Round
- Sellier and Bellot SKU V311012U
- UPC R040620171171
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PMC 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 132 Grain FMJ Ammunition
10 In stock now
$344.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by PMC
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain MC Ammunition
3 In stock now
$350.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
4 In stock now
$175.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain LWC Ammunition
3 In stock now
$175.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
1 In stock now
$355.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 125 Grain TCJ-FN Ammunition
8 In stock now
$179.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain FMC Ammunition
48 In stock now
$17.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Magtech
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Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition
51 In stock now
$17.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Speer
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Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
18 In stock now
$18.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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PMC 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 132 Grain FMJ Ammunition
46 In stock now
$18.49 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by PMC
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Blazer 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition
37 In stock now
$18.50 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Blazer
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Remington 38 Special +P Ammo - 500 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP Ammunition
18 In stock now
$185.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition
12 In stock now
$370.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Speer
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CCI 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
38 In stock now
$18.75 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Blazer
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
53 In stock now
$18.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
32 In stock now
$18.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- New Condition
- 50 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- Foreign Discount Range
- 38¢ Cost Per Round
- Sellier and Bellot SKU SB38A
- UPC 754908500185
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 130 Grain MC Ammunition
16 In stock now
$190.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LFN Ammunition
20 In stock now
$19.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- New Condition
- 50 Rounds
- Made by Sellier and Bellot
- Foreign Discount Range
- 38¢ Cost Per Round
- Sellier and Bellot SKU SB38L
- UPC 754908500741
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Remington 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TCJ-FN Ammunition
24 In stock now
$19.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Remington
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Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition
1 In stock now
$380.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
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Federal American Eagle 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
52 In stock now
$19.25 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWC Ammunition
6 In stock now
$19.49 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Federal
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Winchester 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition
5 In stock now
$194.99 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- New Condition
- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- American-made Discount Range
- 39¢ Cost Per Round
- Winchester SKU Q4171
- UPC 40020892201925
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Prvi Partizan 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
52 In stock now
$19.75 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- New Condition
- 50 Rounds
- Made by Prvi Partizan
- Foreign Discount Range
- 39.5¢ Cost Per Round
- Prvi Partizan SKU PP-R3.3
- UPC 8605003800194
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Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition
46 In stock now
$19.75 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Fiocchi
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Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition
35 In stock now
$19.75 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Magtech
38 Special Ammo
The .38 Special cartridge is world-renowned and one of the most common self-defense cartridges in use today. A sought-after advantage is that it can be chambered in small revolvers that are easily concealed, but are still very powerful and accurate – ideal for personal protection. Learn More
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History of 38 Special Ammo
Since being introduced in 1898, the .38 Special cartridge has been a significant part of the world of firearms. This cartridge was designed to improve on the .38 Long Colt, which the U.S. military used at the time. The .38 Long Colt had limited stopping power and had proven ineffective against the wooden shields of the Moro tribesmen in the Philippines. More power was needed – enter the .38 Special.
The .38 Special grew from this need to become one of the most well-known and frequently used calibers in the world today. Discussions of the .38 Special will no doubt include references to the iconic .38 “Snubby” revolver. This pistol with a short barrel was often carried as a back-up gun in a pocket or calf holster by law enforcement and civilians alike. The .38 Special had a rich service life and was used by all branches of the military in the years between 1935 and 1985. Most frequently used as a self-defense and survival weapon by aircrew members, it was also issued as a duty sidearm to military police and security personnel.
The .38 Special is an accurate cartridge and has been popular among target shooters – with the revolver being the most common type of handgun for this cartridge. Another option is the Smith & Wesson Model 52, a semi-automatic pistol with a five-round magazine that can feed wadcutter bullets. The mild recoil of the .38 Special pleases practical pistol shooters, allowing shots to be fired in rapid succession.
Today, bullet weights for the .38 Special can be found ranging between 95 and 158 grains. Bullet types vary from wadcutter to round nose and hollow point. These cartridges generate between 150 foot pounds of muzzle energy on the low end, to almost 300 foot pounds at the high end. Commonly used for concealed carry, the .38 Special is available from many manufacturers in their premium self-protection lines. It is also worth noting that .38 Special cartridges can be used as a lighter recoiling, less expensive alternative to full-power magnum ammunition in .357 Magnum firearms.
The .38 Special has rightfully earned its place among the best firearms cartridges in the world through its qualities of accuracy, power, concealability and availability.
Customer Reviews
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- Gene said:
"They all went "bang!""
- Chuck said:
"I will definitely buy this again..................."
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- skip1215 said:
"excellent quality--will purchase again."
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- Mike said:
"If you will look at your discription,you left out the fact that this ammo is +P, I have a 38 special that can't use this ammo, but I have another that can. Mike L"
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- Spudman said:
"Great Service and Quick Shipping No Better Way to Buy"
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- BOBBER said:
"I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE 150 ROUNDS I HAVE SHOT"
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- Festus said:
"No problems at all."
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- rothbaby said:
"I plink'd about 100 rds so far and I am very pleased. This stuff shoots great."
- Tim said:
"This is my first online ammo purchase. The service was great, and I think it is a good value. My revolver is a little fussy with dirty ammo and this is my only complaint. It shoots fine, and for the price, I'll get over it."
- Dan said:
"I have fired 175 rounds and I have had 3 misloads due to cracks in the bullet case. On one round I had to disassemble the lever gun to dislodge the bullet. I will be looking very closely at the remaining rounds and not buying from your group in the futu"
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- Gene said:
"They come in a convenient bag. They all fire when the trigger is pull. I see no variation in the ballistics,"
- td said:
"good for the price"
- Bill said:
"Purchased rounds for girlfriend, though she hasnt fired any yet they seem like quality target rounds. And all ''100'' where accounted for. "
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- Old_Dude said:
"This was my first order from Ammo.com and I was not disappointed. The 1000 rounds came packaged securely, was reasonably priced and arrived on time. I use these as range ammo in my 3 revolvers; S & W 686-6 357 mag, S & W Airweight 38 snub nose and my Ruger LCR 38 snub nose.They work and that's all I can ask. They perform well, and are fine for an indoor range with good ventilation. I will use these again. I also use Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr JHP in the 38s at home and Winchester in my 686 at home for self defense if needed. "
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- mike116m1a1 said:
"bought 50 rounds to run through my ruger cmdr no issues loading or cycling for practice on paper,plates and pins so came back and ordered 500 more rounds "
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- cooky said:
"we received the ammo in a timely manner. the ammo was all we expected it to be. we will shop again."
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- Frank said:
"Worked like it should it went in the gun. it came out of the gun . so it worked just fine. "
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- Bernice said:
"Ditto above review. I will order again when more is needed. Thanks"
- Farmer said:
"I have been shooting this in my air weight Smith and Wesson. Very accurate. Good quality. I will buy more. "
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- Bobby said:
"Will from u guys again great customer service "
- Tomcat said:
"I was looking for something to shoot that didn't cost me an arm and a leg. There were no 9mm or 22LR available so I bought these 38SPL rounds. They performed quite well and allowed me to shoot my old model 6. 4" heavy barrel S&W. Over all I am happy with the results."
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- ed said:
"fully satisfied, good value, good price"