50 Rounds of 125gr SJHP .38 Spl +P Ammo by Magtech

Looking for 38 Special ammunition that delivers a little added kick – and punches its target harder? Then it’s time to bump things up to +P.

This 38 Special +P cartridge gives its 125 grain projectile a higher muzzle velocity of 938 feet per second (out of a 4” barrel). As such it will strike a target at extremely close range with about 240 ft lbs of kinetic energy. That is not a lot by more powerful cartridges’ standards, but it still falls within the range of energy usually advised for personal protection applications.

Like this cartridge itself, the semi-jacketed hollow point is designed for self-defense. The bullet’s partial jacket does minimize barrel fouling and promote the degree of weight retention which assures deeper penetration of soft tissue, but it stops just shy of restricting the lead surrounding the nose cavity. That helps the nose cavity to initiate wider-diameter expansion following lower-velocity impact.

Magtech’s ammunition is made in Brazil. It is brass-cased, Boxer-primed, noncorrosive and reloadable. Please note that this is overpressure ammunition. It is safe for all 357 Magnum firearms, but it may cause firearm damage and/or bodily injury if it is fired in a 38 Special firearm that is not rated for +P. Check your firearm’s manual or consult its manufacturer if you are unsure – or feel free to ask us. We know these things!