38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds

Name: 38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds
Brand: Federal
Price: 28 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Overview

Quantity - 20 rounds per box
Manufacturer - Federal
Bullets - 110 grain Hydra Shok jacketed hollow point (JHP)
Casings - Boxer-primed nickel-plated brass

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	Federal
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	110 Grain
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing	Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity	20
Ammo Caliber	.38 Special
Manufacturer SKU	PD38HS3 H
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	980
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	235
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	029465092030

Use Type

Self Defense

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Looking for 38 Special Defense ammo?

Federal's Hydra-Shok JHP ammo is an excellent ammunition trusted by law enforcement agencies and carry-permit holders alike. This round features Federal's Hydra-Shok jacketed hollow points which utilize a unique center-post design that delivers controlled expansion. The notched jacket provides efficient energy transfer to penetrate barriers while retaining stopping power. The deep penetration of this jacketed bullet satisfies even the FBI's stringent testing requirements making this an ideal round for self-defense!

This product is brand new, brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, and reloadable.

This is top of the line, American-made defense ammo made by ATK (same company that makes Speer Lawman, CCI, Blazer Brass, etc)

- it doesn't get any better.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds

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Ballistics Test Summary

We wanted to know exactly what happens to a self-defense handgun bullet on impact, so following FBI protocols, we fired five rounds of Federal 110 gr Hydra-Shok Low Recoil from 10 feet, through four layers of cloth (to simulate clothing), into synthetic ballistic gelatin. The photos below show the bullets recovered from the gelatin after being fired from a Kimber K6s pistol. There’s also a high speed video that shows the bullet impacting the gelatin block.

All the data we gathered pertaining to expansion and penetration of this load can be found in the chart below, and the diagrams at the bottom of the page show how it compares to other .38 Special self-defense loads from our tests.

In addition to the .38 Special Federal 110 gr Hydra-Shok Low Recoil, we tested over 100 other self-defense loads, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	11.8	12.1	12.7	14.1	15.5
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.39
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	112	112	112	112	112
Bullet Velocity (fps)	816	828	832	858	860

How do the results for this Federal .38 Special compare to other Federal Ammo?

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

We wanted to know exactly what happens to a self-defense handgun bullet on impact, so following FBI protocols, we fired five rounds of Federal 110 gr Hydra-Shok Low Recoil from 10 feet, through four layers of cloth (to simulate clothing), into synthetic ballistic gelatin. The photos below show the bullets recovered from the gelatin after being fired from a Ruger GP100 pistol. There’s also a high speed video that shows the bullet impacting the gelatin block.

In addition to the .38 Special Federal 110 gr Hydra-Shok Low Recoil, we tested over 100 other self-defense loads, so check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	14.8	14.9	15	15.7	15.8
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.35	0.42	0.44	0.45	0.45
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	111	111	111	111	111
Bullet Velocity (fps)	877	923	925	926	930

How do the results for this Federal .38 Special compare to other Federal Ammo?

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Q: Will this perform well from a snub nose like a S&W 442?

Posted On: 6/23/2023 By: Cameron

A: Yes sir. I own that revolver, and I have tried this ammunition in it, and it satisfied my expectations in full. A good low-recoil load for such a lightweight revolver, in my estimation – quite easy to keep the sights trained on the target.

Q: What is the cost per box of 20. ??

Posted On: 9/16/2022 By: Bill

A: Thanks for reaching out Bill! We'll update this ammo's price tag as soon as we get more back in stock. We update our inventory practically daily, so I hope you'll check back in again soon. In the meantime I also hope you'll check out the 38 Special we currently have in our warehouse: luckygunner.com/handgun/38-special-ammo

Q: is this ammo +P ammo? The term light recoil woulkd lean me toward no. But I need to be sure as my gun is not +P rated/ Any help appreciated. rc rc@ionet.net Ammo .38 Special Federal Hydrashok 110 Grain JHP Bullet 980 fps

Posted On: 10/16/2014 By: rc

A: Hello RC, This ammunition is not +P rated. You will have no issues with that ammunition out of a standard .38 special revolver.

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38 Special - 110 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP - Low Recoil - Federal Premium - 20 Rounds

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