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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. Winchester 38 Special Ammo - 100 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $44.99

    73 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
  2. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $22.99

    143 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
    • 46¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  3. Winchester 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $24.99

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

    $24.99

    112 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
    • 50 Rounds
    • 50¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  5. Federal Law Enforcement 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWCHP Ammunition

    $24.99

    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
  6. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $25.99

    20 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
  7. CCI 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP +P Ammunition

    $25.99

    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
  8. Remington UMC 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    141 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
  9. Speer 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    49 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
  10. Fiocchi 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    134 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
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Fiocchi
  11. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $25.99

    23 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
  12. Speer Lawman 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain TMJ Ammunition

    $25.99

    123 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
  13. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $25.99

    114 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 709 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 165 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 52¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  14. Remington 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LRN Ammunition

    $26.99

    108 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
  15. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $26.99

    145 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
    • 54¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  16. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $26.99

    107 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
    • 54¢ per round
    • Made by Magtech
  17. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $27.49

    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
  18. Sellier and Bellot 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain LFN Ammunition

    $27.49

    114 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
  19. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $27.50

    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
  20. 50rds - 38 Special Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 158gr. +P TMJ Ammo

    $27.99

    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
  21. Federal American Eagle 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 130 Grain FMJ Ammunition

    $28.99

    134 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 890 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 229 ft lbs
    • 50 Rounds
    • 58¢ per round
    • Made by Federal
  22. Magtech 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $29.99

    130 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
  23. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJSP Ammunition

    $30.99

    73 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
  24. Magtech 38 Special +P Ammo - 50 Rounds of 125 Grain SJHP Ammunition

    $31.99

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

    $40.99

    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
  26. Black Hills Ammunition 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 158 Grain CNL Ammunition

    $43.99

    53 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
  27. Hornady 38 Special Ammo - 25 Rounds of 125 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $22.99

    11 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
    • 25 Rounds
    • 92¢ per round
    • Made by Hornady
  28. Underwood 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 125 Grain XTP Ammunition

    $19.99

    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
  29. Winchester Super-X 38 Special Ammo - 50 Rounds of 148 Grain LWC Ammunition

    $49.99

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

    $51.99

    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
  31. Winchester Silvertip 38 Special Ammo - 20 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $21.99

    18 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
  32. Hornady Critical Defense 38 Special +P Ammo - 25 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition (Cases Not Nickel-Plated)

    $28.99

    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
  33. Hornady Critical Defense Lite 38 Special Ammo - 25 Rounds of 90 Grain FTX Ammunition

    $29.99

    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 1200 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 288 ft lbs
    • 25 Rounds
    • $1.2 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  34. Hornady 38 Special Ammo - 25 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $30.99

    74 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 1010 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 249 ft lbs
    • 25 Rounds
    • $1.24 per round
    • Made by Hornady
  35. Federal 38 Special Ammo - 20 Rounds of 110 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $26.99

    60 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 980 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 235 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.35 per round
    • Made by Federal
  36. Federal Premium 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 129 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP Ammunition

    $27.99

    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
  37. Underwood 38 Special Ammo - 20 Rounds of 158 Grain LSWHPGC Ammunition

    $27.99

    100 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type LSWCHP
    Primer Type Boxer
    Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 980 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 337 ft lbs
    • 20 Rounds
    • $1.4 per round
    • Made by Underwood
  38. Federal Hydra-Shok Deep 38 Special +P Ammo - 20 Rounds of 130 Grain JHP Ammunition

    $32.99

    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

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.

  • Jay said:

    Needed consistently low intensity loads to shoot through a valuable older antique collectible revolver. Did not want to damage the gun. This is the ammo for this situation. Couldn’t find it anywhere else. Thank you ammo.com

  • Jj said:

    Works good

  • skip1215 said:

    excellent quality--will purchase again.

  • Spudman said:

    Great Service and Quick Shipping No Better Way to Buy

  • 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!!

  • Johnny said:

    Great ammo for target practice.

  • 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.

  • ed said:

    fully satisfied, good value, good price

  • Johnny-Boy said:

    Worked great and shot straight.

  • THE COLONEL said:

    LIKE THE FMJ

  • John said:

    Speer makes great ammo. Unfortunately, with supply so low, prices are high. But, you better have good ammo on hand. This is good!!!!

  • John said:

    Speer makes great ammo. Unfortunately, with supply so low, prices are high. But, you better have good ammo on hand. This is good!!!!

  • Eli said:

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

  • 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...................

  • Donald said:

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

  • Frank said:

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Will said:

    Ran good. Value was pretty good.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.