SKU: ACD38
UPC: 748252232113
MPN: LACD38025
The Liberty Civil Defense 38 Special is a purpose-built defensive round engineered for law enforcement, security professionals, and armed civilians who depend on reliable stopping power in compact, duty-rated revolvers. This cartridge addresses a critical gap in snub-nose .38 Special performance—delivering barrier-blind expansion and consistent velocity from short barrels where traditional hollow points often underperform. Designed for immediate threat mitigation in close-quarters scenarios, the Civil Defense round represents a modern evolution in specialized ammunition for revolvers.
At 50 grains with a hollow-point design, this round achieves velocity and energy retention optimized for the inherent velocity limitations of 2-inch barrel .38 Specials—a common carry length in law enforcement backup and civilian compact revolver duty. The lightweight, solid-copper projectile construction ensures consistent expansion across varying barrier conditions (fabric, intermediate barriers, and steel), eliminating the velocity fade that renders standard hollow points unreliable from snub-nose platforms. The compact dimensions—2.7 x 2.05 x 3.4 inches per package—reflect a 20-round box format, with bulk ordering options (50 boxes per case) for departments and range operations managing high-volume training or inventory cycles.
This ammunition is ideal for duty-carry in Ruger LCR, Smith & Wesson J-frame, and Taurus snub-nose revolvers—platforms where every foot-per-second of velocity matters. Shooters benefit from straightforward point-of-aim accuracy and significantly reduced recoil impulse compared to standard-weight defensive loads, improving shot placement under stress while maintaining the terminal ballistic advantages of purpose-designed defensive ammunition. For law enforcement agencies equipping backup weapons or armed civilians prioritizing established reliability, the Liberty Civil Defense 38 Special delivers verified performance in real-world carry scenarios.
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