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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. Speer Lawman 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $439.99
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    11 In stock now

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    Bullet type TMJ
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 44¢ per round
    • Made by Speer

  2. Blazer 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $449.99
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    13 In stock now

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    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

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

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    $459.99
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    4 In stock now

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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

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

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    $459.99
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    18 In stock now

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    Bullet type LSWCHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 284 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  5. Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 38 Special +P Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

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    $494.99
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    3 In stock now

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    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

  6. Federal Law Enforcement 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

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    $24.99

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    55 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
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by Federal

  7. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

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    $499.99
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    5 In stock now

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    Bullet type SJSP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 278 ft lbs
    • 1000 Rounds
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech

  8. CCI 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP +P Ammunition

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    $25.99
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    84 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Blazer

  9. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

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    $27.49

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    62 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
    • 55¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech

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

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    $27.50
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    117 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

  11. 50rds - 38 Special Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 158gr. +P TMJ Ammo

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    $27.99
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    66 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

  12. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJSP Ammunition

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    $30.99

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    73 In stock now

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    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

  13. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP Ammunition

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    $31.99
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    81 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

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

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    $799.99
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    4 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

  15. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $40.99

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    56 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HP
    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

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

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    $449.99
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    1 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 945 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 248 ft lbs
    • 500 Rounds
    • 90¢ per round
    • Made by Remington

  17. Underwood 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 125 Grain XTP Ammunition

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    $19.99
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    102 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

  18. Winchester Super-X 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP +P Ammunition

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    $51.99
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    27 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

  19. 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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    18 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    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

  20. Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P Ammo - 25 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition (Cases Not Nickel-Plated)

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    $28.99

    2 Reviews

    96 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type FTX
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1090 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 290 ft lbs
    • 25 Rounds
    • $1.16 per round
    • Made by Hornady

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

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    $27.99

    1 Review

    22 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type HP
    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

  22. Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 130 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    $32.99
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    68 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 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 234 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.65 per round
    • Made by Federal

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).

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

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Customer Reviews

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Federal Law Enforcement 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition
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  • Donald said:

    We used 1 box on re-active targets and were greatly impressed. They really smack hard!

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Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition
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  • George said:

    Great ammo great price!

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Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJSP Ammunition
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  • Deead Eye Duff said:

    You need to check out, Ammo.com. You will not find a better price on hi quality ammo, anywhere. My friends and I in Texas, all stock up, with Ammo com. Keep 'em all in the 10 range. I even bought my wife .357 Ammo there!

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Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition
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  • Zorro said:

    Works for me

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Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P Ammo - 25 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition (Cases Not Nickel-Plated)
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  • Big Jake said:

    These are go to rounds for home. I love it , they wont.

  • Snuffy said:

    This amo is sharp, quick and no problem.

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  • KT said:

    Ammo worked well no issues