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Federal Punch 120 gr JHP .38 Spl +P Ammo, 20/pack - PD38P1
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
From:
$20.49
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Magtech 38 Special 158gr LRN Ammunition 50rds - 38A
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
LEAD ROUND NOSE (LDRN)
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$22.09
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Hornady 38 Special+P 110gr FTX Critical Defense Ammunition 25rds - 90311
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
FLEX TIP EXPANDING
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
25
Grains:
110 GRAIN
Rounds:
25
From:
$27.89
28
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American Eagle 38 Special 130gr FMJ Ammunition 50rds - AE38K
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
130 grain
From:
$24.99
30
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Winchester USA 38 Special 130gr FMJ Ammunition 50rds - q4171
Brand:
Winchester
Barrel Length:
4.02"
Bullet Type:
Full Metal Jacket
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
10+1
Finish Per Color:
Brass
From:
$24.93
28
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American Eagle 38 Special 158gr LRN Ammunition 50rds - AE38B
Brand:
Federal
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
Lead Round Nose
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
From:
$27.49
30
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Hornady Critical Defense Lite .38SPL 90GR FTX 25Rds
Brand:
Hornady
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
FLEX TIP EXPANDING
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
90 grain
Rounds:
25
From:
$26.09
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Hornady 38 Special 110gr FTX Critical Defense Ammunition 25rds - 90310
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
FLEX TIP EXPANDING
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
110 grain
Rounds:
25
From:
$26.09
27
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Federal 38 Special+P 129gr Hydra-Shok Ammunition 20rds - P38HS1
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Hydra Shok Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
129 grain
Rounds:
20
From:
$20.89
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Remington UMC 130 gr Full Metal Jacket .38 Spl Ammo, 50/box - L38S11
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Metal Case
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
130 grain
From:
$27.13
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CCI 38 Special/357 Magnum Shotshell 10 Rounds Ammunition - 3738
Brand:
CCI
Bullet Type:
SHOTSHELL #9 SHOT
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
10
Grains:
100 grain
Rounds:
10
From:
$13.69
27
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Remington HTP 110 gr Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point .38 Spl Ammo, 20/box - RTP38S16A
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
110 grain
From:
$17.99
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Prvi Partizan .38 Special LRN 158gr 50 Rounds Ammunition - PPH38SL
Brand:
Prvi Partizan
Bullet Type:
Lead Round Nose
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$21.95
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Magtech 38 Special 158gr SJHP Ammunition 50rds - 38E
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
SEMI JACKETED HOLLOW POINT (SJHP)
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
158 GRAIN
Rounds:
50
From:
$29.92
22
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Liberty 38 Special 50gr HP Civil Defense Ammunition 20rds - LA-CD-38-025
Brand:
Liberty Ammunition
Bullet Type:
HOLLOW POINT (HP)
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
20
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
50 grain
From:
$28.99
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Federal American Eagle IRT Brass .38 SPL 100 Grain 50-Rounds LF
Brand:
Federal
Bullet Type:
Lead Free Indoor Range Training
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
100 grain
From:
$31.95
22
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Remington UMC Brass .38 SPL 158-Grain 50-Rounds LRN
Brand:
Remington
Bullet Type:
Lead Round Nose
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$27.29
22
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Magtech 38 Special 158gr LFN Ammunition 50rds - 38L
Brand:
Magtech
Bullet Type:
Flat Nose
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$28.45
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Magtech 38 Special 125gr SJHP Ammunition 50rds - 38F
Brand:
Magtech
Barrel Length:
4"
Bullet Type:
Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
125 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$26.22
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Hornady Custom .38 Special 158 grain eXtreme Terminal Performance Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammo, 25 Rounds, 90362
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
XTP
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
25
From:
$23.39
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Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 158 gr Jacketed Hollow Point .38 Spl Ammo, 50/box - 38B
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
Jacketed Hollow Point
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
158 grain
Rounds:
50
From:
$27.49
20
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Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics 158 gr Full Metal Jacket .38 Spl Ammo, 50/box - 38G
Brand:
Fiocchi
Bullet Type:
FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Capacity:
50
Finish Per Color:
Brass
Grains:
158 grain
From:
$24.99
22
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CCI Hevi Bismuth Centerfire Shotshell 357 Mag/38 Spl 80gr #8 1100 fps 10/ct
Brand:
CCI
Caliber:
.357 Mag
Rounds:
10
From:
$14.87
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Sellier & Bellot 38 Special 158gr FMJ Ammunition 50rds - SB38P
Brand:
Selier & Bellot Ammunition
Bullet Type:
FULL METAL JACKET (FMJ)
Caliber:
.38 S&W Special
Grains:
158 GRAIN
Rounds:
50
From:
$22.29
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Marketplace Insights
★ 4.6/5
based on 241 customer reviews across 202 products from 42 retailers
Highly rated ammunition that reliably performs well at a reasonable price, though some batches have experienced crimping, misfire, or extraction issues.
What customers like
Reliable & functional68%
IT RUNS CLEAN AND GOES BANG EVERY TIME
Good value pricing45%
Great price , prompt delivery
Clean burning28%
very accurate and clean burning
Low recoil22%
This is the lowest recoil ammo you can shoot in a 38/357 revolver
Fast shipping18%
Shipping was fast and product arrived in excellent shape
Common concerns
Stuck casings in cylinder8%
bullet casings would get stuck in the cylinder after firing
Misfires/failure to fire8%
seriously prone to misfire. Many "poof" kind of fire
Over-crimped bullets3%
half are extremely over crimped to where the bullet is being crushed
Poor packaging3%
Lousy packing . hence the photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Buy .38 Special Ammo for Sale
Is .38 S&W the same as .38 Special?
No, they are different cartridges. The .38 S&W has a slightly larger diameter case and is not interchangeable with .38 Special. Using the wrong ammunition in either firearm is dangerous. Always match ammunition to the caliber marked on your firearm.
How much is a 38 Smith and Wesson special?
A new Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver typically costs around $370–$1,050 depending on the model, with an average near $675. Used models can be found for $250–$500. .38 Special ammunition runs roughly $20–$40 per box of 50 rounds. Prices vary by retailer and condition.
Can you shoot 38 S&W out of a 38 Special?
No. .38 S&W uses .361" diameter bullets while .38 Special uses .357" diameter bullets. The .38 S&W case is also slightly larger in diameter and won't properly seat in a .38 Special chamber, risking case bulging or splitting. Use only ammunition marked for your specific chamber.
Is a .38 as powerful as a 9mm?
No. Standard .38 Special loads produce lower velocity and energy than typical 9mm rounds. Some premium .38 Special +P ammunition approaches 9mm performance, but standard .38 Special remains the less powerful of the two.
Is 38 Special cheaper than 9mm?
No. Marketplace data shows .38 Special typically around $28.49 per box, while 9mm runs cheaper due to higher production volume and smaller cartridge size. Most listings show 9mm at 20-30% less than comparable .38 Special loads.
What ammo does a S&W .38 revolver use?
S&W .38 revolvers typically use .38 Special ammunition. Some older models chamber .38 S&W, a shorter, incompatible cartridge. A few larger-frame models accept .357 Magnum, which also fires .38 Special. Check your barrel marking to confirm the correct cartridge before shooting.
What's stronger, 357 or 38 Special?
.357 Magnum is significantly more powerful than .38 Special, producing roughly twice the muzzle energy at higher velocities. Most .357 Magnum revolvers can also chamber .38 Special, which many shooters prefer for its lighter recoil and easier follow-up shots despite the power difference.
