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Winchester Silvertip 38 Special 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point JHP W38PST 20 Rounds

SKU # 152124 Part # W38PST UPC # 20892231580

$25.43

Winchester Silvertip 38 Special +P 125gr JHP W38PST Overview

Winchester Silvertip 38 Special +P 125 grain jacketed hollow point W38PST ammo pairs a 125-grain defensive bullet with the cartridge's higher-pressure +P designation. The projectile uses the Silvertip hollow-point geometry for intended impact deformation. Its pressure marking is an essential part of product identification, not an optional detail inferred from bullet weight.

A +P label identifies a pressure category, whereas muzzle velocity describes the speed associated with the tested cartridge. Winchester lists this ammunition at 945 fps, illustrating why the pressure classification should not be assumed from a speed figure alone. Before use, the revolver's rating must allow 38 Special +P loads regardless of its nominal projectile weight.

For shooters comparing carry cartridges, the combination of 125 grains and +P labeling identifies this version separately from standard-pressure 38 Special Silvertip. The bullet's jacketed body and hollow nose serve different roles, with the jacket supporting the projectile and the cavity facilitating intended expansion. The brass-cased ammo is a U.S.-produced offering supplied 20 rounds at a time.

Winchester Silvertip 38 Special +P Key Features

  • 125-Grain Silvertip JHP: The defensive projectile has a 125-grain jacketed body and hollow-point nose.
  • +P Pressure Rating: The cartridge is marked 38 Special +P and requires a firearm approved for that pressure class.
  • 945-FPS Factory Speed: Winchester lists 945 fps for this particular +P loading.

Specifications

MPN
W38PST
Model
Silvertip
Caliber
38 Special +P
Bullet Type
Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
Use Case
Self Defense
Package Quantity
20 Rounds
Velocity FPS
945
Case Material
Brass
Grain Weight
125 Grain
Country of Origin
USA

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