Product Overview: 38 Special Ammunition
The .38 Special is a popular centerfire cartridge designed primarily for revolvers. Introduced in 1898, it has a long-standing reputation for accuracy, reliability, and versatility. It remains a favored choice among law enforcement officers, sport shooters, and those seeking a dependable self-defense round. The .38 Special is renowned for its manageable recoil and consistent performance.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Diameter: 0.357 inches (9.07 mm)
- Case Length: 1.155 inches (29.34 mm)
- Overall Length: 1.55 inches (39.37 mm)
- Max Pressure: 17,000 psi (117 MPa)
- Bullet Weight Range: 110 to 158 grains
- Typical Muzzle Velocity: 700 to 980 feet per second (213 to 298 meters per second)
- Typical Muzzle Energy: 150 to 250 foot-pounds (203 to 339 Joules)
- Case Type: Rimmed, straight
- .38 Special
- Revolver ammunition
- Centerfire cartridge
- Self-defense round
- Law enforcement
- Sport shooting
- Accurate
- Reliable
- Low recoil
- Bullet weight
- Muzzle velocity
- Muzzle energy
- Rimmed case
- Straight-walled cartridge
The .38 Special continues to be a versatile and trusted choice for various shooting needs, combining historical significance with modern performance standards.
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