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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. Blazer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain FMJ Ammunition

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    $459.99
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    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

  2. Ammo Inc. 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $459.99
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    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

  3. Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $25.99

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    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

  4. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $799.99
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    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 80¢ per round
    • Made by Speer

  5. Remington HTP 38 Special +P Ammo - 500 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP Ammunition

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    $449.99
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    Bullet type SJHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 90¢ per round
    • Made by Remington

  6. Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P Ammo - 250 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition (Brass Cases Not Nickel-Plated)

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    $279.99
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    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1090 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 290 ft lbs
    • 250 Rounds
    • $1.12 per round
    • Made by Hornady

  7. Hornady 38 Special Ammo - 250 Rounds of 158 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $289.99
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    Bullet type XTP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 800 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 199 ft lbs
    • 250 Rounds
    • $1.16 per round
    • Made by Hornady

Overview 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).

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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

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Customer Reviews

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Prvi Partizan 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition
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  • ed said:

    fully satisfied, good value, good price

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Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition
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  • 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.