Shop .38 Special ammunition for target practice, training, personal defense, and general range use. Compare bullet weights, standard-pressure and +P loads, and projectile types for compatible revolvers and select lever-action rifles.
Learn more about choosing .38 Special ammunition
Available loads may include full metal jacket, semi-wadcutter, jacketed hollow point, hard-cast, standard-pressure, and +P ammunition. Bullet construction, weight, pressure, and velocity can affect recoil, accuracy, penetration, expansion, and intended use.
Choosing .38 Special Ammunition
- Target and training: FMJ and semi-wadcutter loads provide practical options for range practice and routine training.
- Personal defense: Defensive hollow-point ammunition is designed to balance expansion, penetration, and controllable recoil.
- Standard-pressure and +P: +P loads may produce increased velocity and recoil. Use them only in firearms specifically rated for +P ammunition.
- Bullet weight: Options range from lighter projectiles to traditional 148- and 158-grain loads.
Compatibility and Safe Use
Many .357 Magnum revolvers can safely fire .38 Special ammunition, but firearms chambered only for .38 Special generally cannot fire .357 Magnum. Always follow the firearm manufacturer’s caliber and pressure recommendations.
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DoubleTap Ammunition 38 Special Controlled Expansion Centerfire Handgun Rounds, 20 Rounds
DoubleTap Ammunition$28.99DTAP 38SP110CE 38SP 110 CONTROLLED EXP 20 DoubleTap Ammunition DTAP 38SP110CE 38 Special Controlled Expansion Rounds The DoubleTap Ammunition DTAP 38SP110CE is a box of 20 centerfire handgun rounds... -
Underwood Ammo UA 734 38 Special +P Hard Cast Flat Nose Bullet 158 gr Nickel-Plated Brass Black Cherry Coating
UNDERWOOD AMMO$23.99Underwood Ammo 734 38Special+P 158gr Hi-Tek Coated Hard Cast 20 Per Box/10 Case The Underwood Ammo UA 734 38 Special +P hard cast flat nose bullets are designed for reliable performance in medium... -
HSM 382N 38 Special 158 Grain SWC Target Load Ammunition
HSM$25.99HSM 382N 38SP 158GR SWC T/L 50/20 The HSM 382N is a high-quality 38 Special caliber ammunition designed for target shooting and practice. Each round features a 158-grain...
