DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr +P – Proven Copper Defense Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

The DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr +P load gives revolver owners a modern defensive round built around a solid copper hollow point. DoubleTap produces the Colt Defense line, and this load pairs a light 110 grain lead free bullet with +P pressure for strong velocity from both service-size and snub-nose revolvers. Each box holds 20 rounds, ready for carry, home defense, or testing in your favorite .38.

• How the Solid Copper Bullet Performs
• DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr Specifications
• Field Notes and Carry Tips

How the Solid Copper Bullet Performs

A solid copper hollow point behaves differently from a traditional jacketed lead bullet. With no lead core to separate from a jacket, the bullet holds together as it expands, opening into petals while keeping almost all of its weight. That makes penetration more predictable, which is exactly what you want from a defensive load fired from a short barrel.

DoubleTap reports that in 10 percent ordnance gelatin behind four layers of denim and two layers of light cotton, this load penetrated about 13.25 inches and expanded to roughly 0.57 inch. Those results show the bullet can push through heavy clothing, open reliably, and still reach a useful depth.

The light 110 grain bullet also helps with control. Recoil from a lightweight revolver is noticeably milder than with heavier +P loads, so follow-up shots come faster and are easier to keep on target. DoubleTap lists about 1,250 fps from a 4 inch Ruger GP100 and about 1,125 fps from a 1.875 inch Smith and Wesson snub, with muzzle energy of roughly 382 and 305 ft-lbs respectively.

DoubleTap ammunition is known for careful quality control, and the Colt Defense line carries that same attention to detail. The DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr is meant to be the round in your cylinder when the revolver is on your belt or in the nightstand, not bulk practice ammo for the range.

DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr Specifications

Before you trust any defensive load, it helps to know exactly what is in the box. The list below summarizes the published and distributor data for this item.

• Brand: DoubleTap Ammunition (Colt Defense line)
• Caliber: 38 Special +P
• Bullet weight: 110 grain
• Bullet type: DT Lead Free solid copper hollow point
• Velocity: about 1,250 fps (4 inch), 1,125 fps (1.875 inch)
• Muzzle energy: about 382 ft-lbs (4 inch), 305 ft-lbs (1.875 inch)
• Gel test: about 13.25 inch penetration, 0.57 inch expansion through heavy clothing
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Manufacturer part number: 38SP110CT
• UPC: 013964493290

Field Notes and Carry Tips

This is a +P load. Confirm that your revolver is rated for 38 Special +P ammunition before firing it. Most modern steel-frame revolvers handle +P well, but some older or alloy-frame guns are not designed for regular use with it, so check with the manufacturer if you are unsure.

Fire at least a few cylinders of this 38 Special +P ammo through your revolver before you carry it. Confirm that the cartridges chamber and extract cleanly, that your speed loaders or strips work with the bullet profile, and that point of impact matches your sights at typical defensive distances.

Watch for bullet jump during range sessions. Firing heavy-recoiling loads in a lightweight revolver can pull bullets forward in the remaining chambers. After firing several rounds, check the unfired cartridges and replace any that show movement before carrying them.

Rotate carry ammunition on a regular schedule and store spare boxes in a cool, dry place away from solvents and lubricants. Copper bullets do not oxidize like exposed lead, but primers and powder still benefit from clean, dry storage.

This load is a strong fit for owners of snub-nose and service revolvers who want a lead free defensive round with dependable expansion. It also suits shooters who find heavier +P loads hard to control in a light frame. If you want 38 Special self defense ammo with proven gel test results, the DoubleTap Colt Defense 38 Special 110gr deserves a place in your cylinder.

Want to compare another feed-friendly defensive load? The CorBon 38 Special +P 100gr PowRBall is a popular alternative, and full load data is available from DoubleTap Ammunition.