38 Special +P – 125 gr JHP – Black Hills (D38N2) – 500 Rounds

A +P 125 grain hollow point is one of the most common carry loads for 38 Special revolvers, and buying it in quantity means you can actually practice with it. This listing is Black Hills 38 Special +P 125 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN D38N2, sold as 500 rounds for snub-nose carriers and home defense revolver owners.

This load is listed at 1,050 fps with 306 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The +P rating means it runs at higher pressure than standard 38 Special, adding velocity that helps a hollow point expand from short barrels. The 125 grain JHP balances expansion and penetration for defensive use. A jacketed hollow point is the right choice for self defense because it is designed to open and stay in the target. Expect noticeably more recoil than standard 38 Special in lightweight revolvers.

This ammunition fits revolvers rated for 38 Special +P and all 357 Magnum revolvers, including the Smith and Wesson 642, 442, 637, and 686, Ruger LCR and SP101, Colt Cobra and King Cobra, Kimber K6s, and Taurus 856. A common question is whether +P 38 Special is safe in older revolvers. Many older and aluminum-frame revolvers are not rated for +P, so check your manual or the barrel marking before using it. Another common question is whether +P ammunition works in a 357 Magnum revolver. Yes. It is fully safe, though a 357 load will give more velocity.

Black Hills D38N2 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in Rapid City, South Dakota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 500 rounds from one lot. That is enough to confirm accuracy, practice with recoil you will feel in a real situation, and keep fresh rounds loaded.