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The .38 Special cartridge is world-renowned. Its sought-after advantage is that it can be chambered in small, easily concealed and accurate revolvers—ideal for personal protection. Learn More
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  1. PMC 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 132 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $429.99

    $394.99

    52 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 917 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 232 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 39.5¢ per round
    • Made by PMC
  2. CCI 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $399.99

    13 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Berdan
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 850 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 234 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 40¢ per round
    • Made by Blazer
  3. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWC Ammunition

    $399.99

    13 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LSWC
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 40¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  4. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMC Ammunition

    $429.99

    $399.99

    40 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 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 185 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 40¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  5. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $409.99

    11 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 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 41¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  6. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $419.99

    11 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
    • 42¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  7. Speer Lawman 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $419.99

    27 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 42¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  8. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $419.99

    33 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 997 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 349 ft lbs
  9. Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $419.99

    30 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 865 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 208 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 42¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  10. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMC Ammunition

    $429.99

    13 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 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 43¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  11. Armscor 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $449.99

    19 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 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 300 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 45¢ per round
    • Made by Armscor
  12. Blazer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $449.99

    9 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Berdan
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 45¢ per round
    • Made by Blazer
  13. PMC 38 Special Ammo - 300 Rounds of 132 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $159.99

    $134.99

    85 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 917 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 232 ft lbs
    • 300 Rounds
    • 45¢ per round
    • Made by PMC
  14. Blazer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $459.99

    8 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 850 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 253 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Blazer
  15. Ammo Inc. 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $459.99

    7 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 780 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 213 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Ammo Incorporated
  16. Magtech Cowboy Action 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $549.99

    $459.99

    22 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 225 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  17. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $464.99

    5 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 899 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 277 ft lbs
  18. Prvi Partizan 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain Semi-Wadcutter Ammunition

    $244.99

    10 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Semi-Wadcutter
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 902 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 285 ft lbs
  19. Ammo Inc. 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $489.99

    4 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 947 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 249 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 49¢ per round
    • Made by Ammo Incorporated
  20. Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $494.99

    4 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 49.5¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  21. PMC 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 132 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $24.99

    127 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 917 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 232 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by PMC
  22. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMC Ammunition

    $24.99

    106 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 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 185 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  23. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $24.99

    26 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 889 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 277 ft lbs
  24. Winchester 38 Special Ammo - 100 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $49.99

    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 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 185 ft lbs
  25. Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $499.99

    15 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 950 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 260 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  26. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $499.99

    25 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LFN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 225 ft lbs
  27. CCI 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $25.50

    30 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Berdan
    Casing Type Aluminum
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 850 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 234 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 51¢ per round
    • Made by Blazer
  28. Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $509.99

    11 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 730 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 187 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 51¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  29. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $25.99

    68 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
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  30. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $25.99

    121 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 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  31. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    95 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  32. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $25.99

    105 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 997 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 349 ft lbs
  33. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain FMC Ammunition

    $25.99

    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 938 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 245 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  34. Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    117 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 865 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 208 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  35. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $26.99

    137 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 886 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 275 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 54¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  36. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $26.99

    106 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LWC
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 699 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 161 ft lbs
  37. Federal LE 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $544.99

    14 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type 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
  38. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $548.99

    22 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 886 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 275 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 54.9¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  39. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $27.50

    77 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 278 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 55¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  40. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $549.99

    11 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 278 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 55¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
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History of 38 Special Ammo

The .38 Special cartridge has been a significant part of the world of firearms for over 100 years after being introduced in 1902. A rimmed, centerfire round, the .38 Special is most often chambered in revolvers. But other firearms, including carbines and semi-automatic pistols, have been chambered for this caliber.

It's been known by many names, including the .38 Smith & Wesson Special, the .38 Colt Special, 9x29.5mmR, or 9.1x29mmR. In its standard round, the .38 Special weighs 158 grain (gr), features a total cartridge length of 1.455 inches, and travels at 755 feet per second (fps).

What are the most popular .38 Special brands you sell?

Best .38 Special Ammo for Specific Use Cases

Use Case Details
Best 38 Special for Self-Defense Best Overall: Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P 110gr JHP
Runner-Up: Speer 38 Special +P 125gr JHP
Best 38 Special for Snubbies Best Overall: Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P 110gr JHP
Runner-Up: Blazer 38 Special 125 Grain FMJ
Best 38 Special for Target Practice Best Overall: Ammo Inc 125gr TMJ
Runner-Up: Fiocchi .38 Special 130gr FMJ

Molly Carter
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Customer Reviews

  • Gary said:

    All I have to say is the ammo is crap. It does not eject from the gun, and they swell up and jam the gun. It cost $75 to unjam the gun.

  • BIS said:

    I had a 3% dud rate. Recoil for a .38 special is very heavy. Many times i had to use a tool to knock the used rounds out of the cylinder. I used this ammo at my outdoor range since the indoor range would not let me use steel case ammo. I dont know why. I am a loyal ammo.com customer and this was the first time i had any issues. All other purchases have been of excellent quality

  • Josh said:

    I went to the range and used this first thing with a cleaned Ruger sp101. Shot one chamber of 5 and all of the rounds where stuck and I had to smack the ejector rod just to get them a little bit up. It took a bit of effort getting them out and one I wasn't sure was going to come out. I then shot 100 rounds of various brands in both .38 and .357 mag with no problems. I have shot hundreds of rounds through this gun ( multiple brands ) and never have had a problem . They had all been brass cased but I thought I would try these for the price. Not worth it if I have to pry them out.

  • Festus said:

    No problems at all.

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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.

  • 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

  • pissed off ohio said:

    this ammo sucked and i bout 500 rnds.

  • Reid said:

    Shot 50 rounds of the 1000 I purchased. Weapon was a new Ruger ACR. Every spent round was difficult to remove from the cylinder; I had to remove one spent casing with a screwdriver. I put an an equal number of brass ammo through the gun with no problem expelling the ammo.

  • BOBBER said:

    I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE 150 ROUNDS I HAVE SHOT

  • 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.

  • james said:

    theyre good brand

  • Farmer said:

    This ammo shoots very well also. Really good accuracy.

  • Spudman said:

    Great Service and Quick Shipping No Better Way to Buy

  • Rick said:

    Large quantity arrived intact, price allows more frequent practice, thus maintaining proficiency. First box had one F to F. Second primer strike solved that. 25 rounds remain in first box for 4% error rate to date.

  • titanium194333 said:

    Will make further purchases --soon ---need 12 ga. ammo

  • 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.

  • sailormanNH said:

    I've shot approx 2,000 rounds no failures. Good cheap rang ammo a little dirty not excessive.

  • Chicago John 27 said:

    Just needed small amount to test fire a gun. Worked out very well.

  • Eli said:

    This was my first purchase from Ammo.com, but it will not be my last.

  • Frank said:

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

  • Mike493 said:

    Looked at several sites before finding the ammo purchased

  • Gene said:

    They all went "bang!"

  • Chuck said:

    I will definitely buy this again...................

  • Ann said:

    Wpould buy again

  • cooky said:

    we received the ammo in a timely manner. the ammo was all we expected it to be. we will shop again.