{"title":".38 Special +P Handgun Ammo","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"425\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShop \u003cstrong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e.38 Special +P handgun ammo\u003c\/strong\u003e at Sporting Supply Group for personal defense, duty use, and range training. Loaded to higher pressures than standard .38 Special ammunition, .38 Special +P is designed to provide increased velocity and energy while maintaining the same cartridge dimensions. It should only be used in firearms that are specifically rated by the manufacturer for +P ammunition.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eOur selection includes .38 Special +P ammunition from trusted manufacturers in a variety of bullet types, including jacketed hollow point (JHP), full metal jacket (FMJ), lead semi-wadcutter hollow point (LSWCHP), and other specialty loads. Whether you're carrying for personal protection or training with a +P-rated revolver, you'll find dependable ammunition to meet your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eBrowse .38 Special +P handgun ammo from leading brands, compare bullet weights and load types, and choose the right ammunition for your firearm. Sporting Supply Group offers quality handgun ammunition at competitive prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"corbon-dpx-38-special-plus-p-110-grain-solid-copper-hollow-point-schp-dpx38110-20-rounds","title":"CorBon DPX 38 Special +P 110 Grain Solid Copper Hollow Point SCHP DPX38110 20 Rounds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCorBon DPX 38 Spl +P 110gr SCHP DPX38110 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorBon DPX 38 Special 110 grain solid copper hollow point DPX38110 ammo gives the familiar revolver cartridge a relatively light monolithic defensive bullet. Its hollow-point cavity is integral to a one-piece copper projectile, so no separate lead core sits beneath the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe +P rating is just as important as bullet material. Older 38 Special revolvers are not automatically suitable for higher-pressure loads, making the firearm's marked rating and manufacturer's guidance essential. Beyond pressure compatibility, the all-copper hollow point is what separates this ammo from conventional jacketed defensive cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorBon lists 1,050 fps for this load. Selecting it sensibly means checking +P suitability and point of impact rather than treating a copper bullet as a substitute for actual results. 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The 110-grain projectile is a different proposition from a conventional 158-grain target load, and the pressure marking is critical for revolver compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every 38 Special revolver is approved for +P ammunition, especially among older designs. With this ammo, the pressure marking matters as much as the jacketed hollow-point construction; suitability should be confirmed with the firearm's manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 110-grain load carries a published 1,250-fps muzzle rating. 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The open-nose bullet is an expanding design, while the higher-pressure marking sets it apart from standard-pressure 38 Special practice ammunition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a revolver owner, the +P designation deserves attention before bullet weight or velocity. Many older 38 Special designs were not made for higher-pressure cartridges, so a proper pressure rating matters more than the familiar caliber marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorBon specifies 1,250 fps for this 125-grain ammo. 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The bullet's nonstandard 129-grain weight and the +P designation both matter when selecting a defensive cartridge for a compatible revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the projectile's cavity, the original Hydra-Shok post is intended to influence how the nose opens. The pressure marking is separate from that bullet engineering: +P ammo should not be fired in an older 38 Special revolver unless its maker approves the higher-pressure cartridge. This ammunition is therefore as much a compatibility choice as a bullet-style choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revolver normally sighted with a heavier 158-grain practice bullet may print the lighter +P projectile differently, even when both are marked 38 Special. Using the actual defensive ammo for that comparison also provides an opportunity to confirm comfortable control and proper operation in the revolver already verified as +P compatible. 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