Hornady FTX Handgun Bullets .38 cal .357 Mag .357" 140 gr FTX 100/ct

Hornady FTX Handgun Bullets in .38 caliber/.357 Magnum, 140 grain, deliver the same proven Flex Tip technology that transformed lever-action rifle ammunition. These .357" bullets (100 count per box) achieve reliable expansion across a wide velocity range—from modest defensive rounds to magnum-velocity loads—by using Hornady's patented FTX tip design that compresses inward upon impact, initiating controlled expansion while maintaining penetration depth.

The 140-grain bullet weight positions this product as a versatile round for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum platforms. At .38 Special velocities (typically 800–950 fps from typical duty revolvers), the FTX design prevents over-expansion that sacrifices penetration. At full .357 Magnum velocity (1,200+ fps), the bullet maintains structural integrity while delivering reliable cavity initiation. Hornady's approach solves the classic handgun hollow-point dilemma: expansion without velocity dependency. Reloaders and shooters sourcing quality handgun bullets appreciate the consistent construction and predictable ballistic profile.

This ammunition is suited for law enforcement training, duty ammunition reloading, and civilian defensive firearm loads where .357 Magnum or .38 Special revolvers are the platform. The 100-round box format supports both single-unit purchase for handloaders and small-quantity shooters. Shooters evaluating .38 Special vs .357 Magnum ballistics benefit from a single bullet design that performs across both cartridge variants without changing components.

Hornady's FTX technology originated from the demands of lever-action rifle performance where velocity variance is extreme. That same engineering applies to revolver rounds, where duty ammunition must perform reliably whether fired from a 2-inch snub or 4-inch service revolver at different powder charges.