CorBon 38 Special +P 125gr JHP – Powerful Snub-Nose Self-Defense Ammo, 950 fps, 20 Rounds

Description

The CorBon 38 Special +P 125gr JHP load is built for shooters who want a proven 38 Special +P round from a company that helped shape modern high-velocity handgun ammunition. Each box holds 20 cartridges loaded with a 125 grain jacketed hollow point bullet rated at 950 feet per second, producing about 251 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. CorBon designs its JHP bullets to open reliably, even after passing through heavy clothing, and to transfer energy quickly for dependable stopping power.

This 38 Special 125 grain hollow point is rated from a short 1.875 inch test barrel, so the published numbers reflect what you can expect from a compact carry revolver.

Why Choose the CorBon 38 Special +P 125gr JHP

• 125 grain jacketed hollow point bullet
• Rated 950 fps muzzle velocity, 251 ft-lbs energy
• Designed for reliable expansion through heavy clothing
• Reloadable brass cases with boxer primers
• 20 rounds per box, item SD38125S

Built for Personal Protection

• Carry and home-defense handguns chambered in 38 Special +P
• Shooters who want a high-velocity defensive load
• Practice sessions to confirm point of impact with your carry ammo
• Keeping one consistent lot of ammo in your carry gun and range bag

Before you trust any new defensive load, fire at least 50 to 100 rounds through your handgun to confirm it feeds, fires and ejects reliably and that the point of impact matches your sights. Rotate your carry ammo every so often, and store the rest in a cool, dry place in the original box so the cartridges stay clean and easy to identify by lot number.

Short-barrel revolvers are harder to shoot well than full-size pistols, so regular practice matters. Fire a few cylinders of the CorBon 38 Special +P 125gr JHP to learn its recoil and point of impact, then use lower-cost practice ammo to build your skills with the same revolver you carry.

Specifications

• Brand: CorBon
• Product Line: Self Defense JHP
• Caliber: 38 Special +P
• Bullet Weight: 125 grains
• Bullet Type: jacketed hollow point (JHP)
• Muzzle Velocity: 950 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 251 ft-lbs
• Case: Brass, reloadable
• Primer: Boxer
• Quantity: 20 rounds
• Item Number: SD38125S
• UPC: 757750357112

Why Choose CorBon 38 Special +P Ammo

Many 38 Special loads are tested in long barrels that few people actually carry. CorBon rates this +P load at 950 fps and 251 foot-pounds from a 1.875 inch barrel, the length of a typical snub-nose revolver. That means the bullet is built to open at the speeds a small revolver really produces, instead of relying on velocity it will never reach.

When you compare 38 special self defense ammo, the 125 grain JHP offers a good balance of penetration, expansion and recoil in lightweight guns. It is a strong match for the Smith and Wesson J-frame, the Ruger LCR and SP101, the Colt Cobra and Kimber K6s, as well as any 357 Magnum revolver. Always confirm your revolver is rated for +P ammunition before use.

CorBon has built high-velocity defensive ammunition in South Dakota since 1982, when the company set out to solve a common problem: hollow points that plugged with clothing and failed to expand. That focus on real-world performance is still at the heart of every box. Corbon 38 special ammo is loaded to tight standards so shot-to-shot velocity stays consistent, which helps you build confidence in the same load you train with and carry.

Concealed carriers who rely on a snub-nose revolver and home-defense shooters who keep a 38 Special on hand will find this load a practical choice for real carry guns. Always confirm your firearm is chambered for 38 Special +P, wear eye and ear protection, and follow all federal, state and local laws.

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