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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. Remington 38 Special Ammo - 250 Rounds of 130 Grain MC Ammunition

    $129.99

    3 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 790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 173 ft lbs
    • 250 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Remington
  2. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $26.99

    96 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
  3. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $26.99

    141 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
  4. Federal LE 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $544.99

    7 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
  5. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $548.99

    45 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
  6. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $27.50

    79 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
  7. 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
  8. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain FMC Ammunition

    $27.99

    103 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FMJ-FN
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 56¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  9. 50rds - 38 Special Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 158gr. +P TMJ Ammo

    $27.99

    70 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
    • 56¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  10. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $559.99

    13 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 807 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 229 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 56¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  11. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $559.99

    10 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 56¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  12. Remington UMC 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $28.99

    89 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 790 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 173 ft lbs
  13. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $28.99

    76 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
  14. Ammo Inc. 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $29.49

    31 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 59¢ per round
    • Made by Ammo Incorporated
  15. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $29.99

    76 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 807 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 229 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  16. Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $29.99

    144 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  17. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $29.99

    69 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. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $29.99

    135 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 919 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 234 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  19. Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $30.00

    13 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 750 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 183 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 60¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  20. Remington 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $299.99
    As low as $214.99 in bulk
    • $214.99 each if you buy 2save 28%

    51 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
    • 500 Rounds
    • 43¢ to 60¢ per round
    • Made by Remington
  21. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $30.99

    94 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 938 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 244 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 62¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  22. Federal Law Enforcement 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $31.99

    140 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 64¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  23. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $31.99

    105 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 938 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 244 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 64¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  24. Federal Train + Protect 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $339.99

    19 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 830 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 242 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 68¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  25. Winchester 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JSP Ammunition

    $34.99

    52 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 775 FPS
  26. Remington 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $34.99

    113 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
  27. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $34.99

    101 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 755 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 200 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 70¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  28. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $699.99

    7 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 690 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 156 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 70¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  29. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $38.45

    49 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 690 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 156 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 76.9¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  30. Winchester Super-X 38 Special Ammo - 500 Rounds of 148 Grain Wadcutter Ammunition

    $384.99

    19 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 710 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 166 ft lbs
  31. Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 100 Grain Lead Free Ammunition

    $39.99

    43 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¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  32. Winchester Super-X 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $39.99

    143 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 710 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 166 ft lbs
  33. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $799.99

    5 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    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
  34. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $40.99

    76 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 82¢ per round
    • Made by Speer
  35. Hornady American Gunner 38 Special Ammo - 250 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $209.99

    19 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type XTP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 225 ft lbs
    • 250 Rounds
    • 84¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady
  36. Black Hills Ammunition 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain CNL Ammunition

    $43.99

    132 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 88¢ per round
    • Made by Black Hills Ammunition
  37. Underwood 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 125 Grain XTP Ammunition

    $19.99

    127 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type XTP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1250 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 434 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1 per round
    • Made by Underwood
  38. Winchester Super-X 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP +P Ammunition

    $49.99

    94 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
  39. Winchester Silvertip 38 Special Ammo - 200 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $199.99

    36 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 218 ft lbs
  40. Winchester Silvertip 38 Special Ammo - 20 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $21.99

    28 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 218 ft lbs
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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

  • X4charger7 said:

    Always fast getting to you. Get great groups with a good firearm.

  • 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

  • Danielson' said:

    First time I ordered from your site and I love you guys and the quality of the ammo you sell. Don't tell my wife how much I ordered!! I'll BE BACK!!

  • Dusterdave said:

    needed some lite loads for wife to practice with--these fit the bill perfectly--good price excellent quality--ordered and rec'd the very next day--that was a stunner ammo was clean--went bank exactly what you it was supposed to be--magtech is fine by me

  • shorty said:

    I find this to be a quality practice ammo at a good price. Your service was prompt and will probably use ammo.com again for some 9mm ammo.

  • 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

  • Deead Eye Duff said:

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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.

  • Jj said:

    Works good

  • skip1215 said:

    excellent quality--will purchase again.