Federal Train and Protect 38 Special 158 Grain Versatile Hollow Point VHP TP38VHP1 50 Rounds

SKU # 150577 Part # TP38VHP1 UPC # 604544656206

$34.13

Federal Train + Protect 38 Special 158gr VHP TP38VHP1 Overview

Federal Train + Protect 38 Special 158 grain versatile hollow point TP38VHP1 ammo pairs the classic 158-grain revolver bullet weight with Federal's VHP hollow-point design. Rather than using a plain lead round nose for practice and a separate defensive bullet, this configuration lets the shooter evaluate a single jacketed projectile for both roles.

At a listed 830 fps, the 158-grain load emphasizes a very different weight-and-speed combination from lightweight 38 Special hollow points. The ammunition is identified as 38 Special, without a +P marking in its stated chambering. That distinction matters when choosing cartridges for older revolvers or compact models whose pressure ratings deserve careful attention.

Revolvers may be sighted around a particular lead-bullet weight, so the nominal 158-grain mass does not remove the need to confirm actual impact location. Keeping the projectile consistent between practice and defensive evaluation is the central benefit here. This ammo comes in a 50-round package suited to checking grouping and point of impact with the VHP nose profile.

Federal Train + Protect Key Features

  • 158-Grain Versatile Hollow Point: The load combines a traditional 38 Special bullet weight with an expansion-oriented jacketed nose.
  • Standard 38 Special Chambering: The specification identifies 38 Special rather than a +P pressure designation.
  • Muzzle Rating: Federal publishes 830 fps for this VHP revolver loading.

Specifications

MPN
TP38VHP1
Model
Train + Protect
Caliber
38 Special
Bullet Type
Versatile Hollow Point (VHP)
Use Case
Self Defense
Package Quantity
50 Rounds
Velocity FPS
830
Case Material
Brass
Grain Weight
158 Grain
Country of Origin
USA