Fiocchi 38 Special 148gr Jhp - 50rd 20bx/cs

The Fiocchi 38 Special 148gr JHP ammunition is purpose-built for duty-grade defensive and training applications where reliable, controlled performance is non-negotiable. Developed by Fiocchi—an Italian manufacturer with over a century of ballistic expertise—this 50-round box delivers consistent, predictable terminal performance from revolvers and lever-action platforms. Law enforcement agencies and armed civilians rely on this load for its proven track record in controlled expansion and barrier-blind penetration across common defensive scenarios.

The 148-grain jacketed hollow point projectile is seated to generate a muzzle velocity of 750 feet per second, a velocity sweet spot that maximizes energy transfer while minimizing over-penetration in most defensive encounters. This mid-range velocity profile reduces recoil impulse compared to hot loads, allowing faster shot-to-shot recovery and improved accuracy under stress—critical for defensive rifle and handgun work. The JHP construction ensures controlled mushrooming and consistent weight retention, preventing fragmentation and maintaining ballistic predictability through intermediate barriers such as drywall, automotive glass, and light body armor materials.

This ammunition is ideal for shooters training with .38 Special revolvers—from snub-nose defensive platforms to duty-sized N-frames—and for those seeking reliable practice rounds that duplicate duty-load ballistics. The 50-round box format supports both range qualification cycles and qualification courses of fire without excessive bulk. Fiocchi's strict quality control and consistent primer ignition make this load suitable for high-volume training and professional duty use alike, with negligible variance in velocity and point-of-impact across extended firing sessions.