Hornady American Gunner .38 Special 125 Grain eXtreme Terminal Performance 500 rounds

Features of Hornady American Gunner .38 Special 125 Grain eXtreme Terminal Performance Centerfire Pistol Ammunition:

•  Hornady Bullets: XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance), HP and BTHP bullets are exceptionally accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance
• Loaded to conventional velocities, American Gunner functions in any gun. Consistent components translate to consistent shooting in the field.

38 Special 130 Grain FMJ is a good starting point. It shoots a 130-grain FMJ bullet at a velocity of 890 fps. It is great for training or target practice.

Is 38 Special +P good?

Is 38 Special A Good Self Defense Round? The gist of . 38 Special is that it’s a medium bullet at medium velocity. It can be effective for personal defense but ammunition selection (and placement!) is important, especially if your gun has a shorter barrel length.

Is there a difference between 38 and 38 Special ammo?

There’s no difference between a . 38 and a 38 special. The former refers to a caliber with a . 357 inch bullet diameter, while the latter is a cartridge variant under the .Jun 1, 2022

What kind of ammo can you shoot out of a .38 Special 125 Grain?

What Type of Ammunition Can I Fire In My Revolver?

If Your Revolver Is Marked …	It Will Safely Fire These Cartridges …
.327 Federal Magnum	.327 Federal Magnum, .32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Long
.38 Special	.38 Special
.38 Special +P	.38 Special +P, .38 Special
.357 Magnum	.357 Magnum, .38 Special +P, .38 Special

Is .38 Special +P as powerful as .357 Magnum?

As you can see from these paper ballistics comparisons, the 357 Magnum with a host of standard loads is considerably more powerful on paper than the 38 Special, even with a selection of +P loads. The 357 Magnum generally eclipses the 38+P loads by nearly double in terms of muzzle energy