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38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds

38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds

Name: 38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds
Brand: Hornady
Price: 23 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

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Overview

Quantity - 25 Rounds per box
Manufacturer - Hornady
Bullet - 125 gr jacketed hollow point (JHP)
Casing - Boxer-primed brass

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	Hornady
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	125 Grain
Bullet Type	XTP
Ammo Casing	Brass
Quantity	25
Ammo Caliber	.38 Special
Manufacturer SKU	90324
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	900
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	225
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	090255903249

Use Type

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This 38 Special ammunition delivers a powerful punch to your assailant instead of your wallet! Designed with a standard pressure load suitable for subcompact carry pistols, these defensive cartridges from Hornady fire a 125 grain jacketed hollow point XTP bullet at an above-average muzzle velocity of 900 feet per second. Each box contains 25 rounds.

The XTP bullet is an expanding design with a proven reputation for delivering strong penetration. This allows it to strike an attacker, reach a critical area, and cause incapacitation before that person can cause death or injury to others.

Hornady has been in the business of making bullets for over half a century and has also established a strong presence in the loaded ammunition market. The company is headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, where it also produces most of its products.

Ballistic Gel Test

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds

Image showing Hornady .38 Special 125 Grain rounds fired into ballistic gel

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one way to get an idea of how a self-defense load might perform in a real world self-defense situation. So we fired five rounds of Hornady 125 gr XTP American Gunner from a Kimber K6s from a distance of 10 feet into a block of synthetic ballistic gel with a barrier of four layers of fabric simulating heavy clothing. We then gathered information on the expansion and penetration characteristics of this load. That data is represented in the chart below.

How this load compares to other .38 Special loads from our tests in regards to bullet expansion and penetration can be found in the diagrams at the bottom of the page.

We also took photos of each bullet that was recovered from the gelatin, seen in the photo slider below. The high speed video shows this round impacting the ballistic gelatin at 10,000 frames per second.

Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin test, including more photos, videos, and data? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	14.8	16.6	17.2	17.5	17.5
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	125	125	125	125	125
Bullet Velocity (fps)	817	817	818	827	827

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Ballistic gel test for 38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one way to get an idea of how a self-defense load might perform in a real world self-defense situation. So we fired five rounds of Hornady 125 gr XTP American Gunner from a Ruger GP100 from a distance of 10 feet into a block of synthetic ballistic gel with a barrier of four layers of fabric simulating heavy clothing. We then gathered information on the expansion and penetration characteristics of this load. That data is represented in the chart below.

How this load compares to other .38 Special loads from our tests in regards to bullet expansion and penetration can be found in the diagrams at the bottom of the page.

Want to know more about our ballistic gelatin test, including more photos, videos, and data? Check out Lucky Gunner Labs for the full story.

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			Median
38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	19	19.4	19.5	19.7	20.3
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	125	125	125	125	125
Bullet Velocity (fps)	838	891	896	916	917

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Q: Is this plus p or standard 38 spl? Will these work in a charter arms pink lady?

Posted On: 2/5/2023 By: Ashlea Kennedy

A: Thanks for reaching out Ashlea! This is standard pressure 38 Special ammunition, not +P. We always point out when ammo is overpressure. This ammunition will function correctly in a Pink Lady.

Q: Can I run these through a smith and wesson model 10-2?

Posted On: 4/17/2020 By: Trevor Rybka

A: Absolutely, this ammo's chamber pressure isn't amplified and won't damage your older revolver. We'd only advise you to make sure your revolver is indeed chambered for 38 Special and not 38 Long Colt or 38 S&W. They are all different cartridges and not interchangeable with one another!

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38 Special - 125 gr JHP XTP - Hornady American Gunner - 25 Rounds

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