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Posted On: 5/17/2022
By: Paul
A: Thanks for reaching out Paul! We have 15 different kinds of standard pressure (not +P) ammo in stock. The 38 Special ammo in our inventory is only +P if indicated in the title: luckygunner.com/handgun/38-special-ammo
Do you know what kind of revolver you have? If you tell me the year, make and model I'll be able to tell you!
Posted On: 5/16/2022
By: Alan
A: Thanks for reaching out Alan! That's one of the unfortunate risks of steel cases. Steel lacks the elasticity of brass, so it cannot return to its original dimensions following ignition. I cannot rightly predict whether or not you'll encounter the same issue with Tula's 38 Spl loads, but there is certainly a chance of it happening again.
Posted On: 12/6/2021
By: Lawrence Hurd
A: Thanks for reaching out Lawrence! I just added this round's muzzle energy to its product details. I'm afraid manufacturers don't generally disclose what kind of powder they load their ammunition with. But I can confirm that these rounds have non-corrosive Berdan primers. The 38 Special cartridge is nearly exclusively used with revolvers, although this ammo would also function correctly in 357 Mag lever-action rifles and the rare 38 Special semi-auto handgun as well.
Posted On: 12/6/2021
By: David
A: Thanks for reaching out David! Here's all the 38 Special self-defense ammo we currently have in stock:
luckygunner.com/handgun/38-special-ammo?ammo_use_type=1436
This is all +P ammo, so it's necessarily going to generate heavier recoil energy than a standard pressure load. We do update our inventory frequently, so if you don't see something suitable then I hope you'll check back in again soon!
Posted On: 11/22/2021
By: J
A: Thanks for reaching out J! You saved yourself a headache by asking. Ranges which ban steel-cased ammo are typically only against steel cases because they are nearly always loaded with bi-metal jacketed FMJ bullets, which contain steel and will attract a magnet. (That's why ammo like this is referred to as "magnetic.") This particular ammo's bullet jacket is almost 100% steel, with a very thin coating of copper on the exterior. You may want to check and make sure whether your range prohibits magnetic bullets specifically. If they do, then you'll want to stick to brass-cased ammo which nearly always has non-magnetic bullets. (With some exceptions, like 5.56 M855 ammo.) I'd recommend any of the Remington UMC 38 Special ammo we have in stock – that's totally steel-free and nonmagnetic.
Posted On: 11/15/2021
By: Randy
A: Thanks for reaching out Randy! No doubt about it, steel-cased ammo's going to jam more often regardless of the firearm you're running it through. This ammo is indeed lever-gun compatible, which isn't to say you won't have the occasional FTF or FTE!
Posted On: 1/3/2020
By: Roger Herbert
A: Hi Roger. Thanks for reaching out to us at LuckyGunner.com. Typically speaking, steel cased ammo isn't for reloading. The metal doesn't lend itself well for resizing, and the Berdan primers make it impossible to use the reloadable Boxer primer. Let me know if I an assist you further.
Ross
Posted On: 4/12/2019
By: jim white
A: Hi Jim,
Yes, the bullet's weight measured in grains affects recoil but there's not a strict correlation between bullet weight and recoil because various loads are also be loaded at different velocities which affects recoil. This is explained in more depth on our blog post
Choosing the Right Bullet Weight. You may want to consider starting with a 3-4 boxes of 50 rounds each and compare the performance of each option with your firearm to see what works the best for you before buying a full case.
Thanks!
