38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

Name: 38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds
Brand: Federal
Price: 520 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
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Overview

Quantity - 50 rounds per box; 20 boxes per case
Manufacturer - Federal Classic
Bullets - 125 grain +P Hi-Shok jacketed hollow point (JHP)
Casings - Boxer-primed nickel-plated brass

Product Type	Ammo
Manufacturer	Federal
Condition	New
Bullet Weight	125 Grain
Bullet Type	Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing	Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity	1,000
Ammo Caliber	.38 Special
Pressure	+P
Manufacturer SKU	38E
Primer Type	Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps)	950
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs)	250
Attracts Magnet	No
UPC Barcode	50029465084078

Use Type

Self Defense

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This 38 Special manufactured under Federal's Classic line of duty ammo is designed for law enforcement use and is occasionally made available to the public when there is a production overrun. This cartridge features the reliable Hi-Shok® projectile which has served law enforcement officers for decades.

The hard hitting Hi-Shok® bullet is designed to reliably expand to create larger wound cavities and create an effective energy transfer. This cartridge is perfect for home defense.

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 +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

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

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one of the best methods we have available today for predicting the real-world performance of self-defense ammunition. We’ve used Clear Ballistics synthetic gelatin to test over 150 handgun loads, including Federal 125 Grain. We fired 5 rounds into the gel with a four-layer cloth barrier to determine whether heavy clothing would affect the penetration and expansion characteristics of the bullet. All rounds were fired from a Kimber K6s to reflect the type of short barreled compact pistols that are most commonly carried by legally armed citizens.

Above, you can find photos of the actual bullets suspended in the test medium. Images of the recovered bullets are below on the left and high-speed footage of the first bullet fired into the gel is below on the right. All of the data we collected from our test of Federal 125 Grain is in the chart below that along with diagrams that might give you an idea of how this load compares to other .38 Special products.

If you want to see the rest of our ballistic gel test results, all of that data is available in our handy interactive charts at Lucky Gunner Labs.

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			Median
38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	13.4	14.1	14.4	14.7	14.8
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.35	0.35	0.37	0.42	0.46
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	125	125	125	125	125
Bullet Velocity (fps)	839	839	850	851	854

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

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

Ballistic gelatin testing is one of the best methods we have available today for predicting the real-world performance of self-defense ammunition. We’ve used Clear Ballistics synthetic gelatin to test over 150 handgun loads, including Federal 125 Grain. We fired 5 rounds into the gel with a four-layer cloth barrier to determine whether heavy clothing would affect the penetration and expansion characteristics of the bullet. All rounds were fired from a Ruger GP100 to reflect the type of short barreled compact pistols that are most commonly carried by legally armed citizens.

If you want to see the rest of our ballistic gel test results, all of that data is available in our handy interactive charts at Lucky Gunner Labs.

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			Median
38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds
Bullet Depth (in.)	10.1	11.1	12.6	14.5	16.6
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.4	0.44	0.5	0.54	0.59
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	125	125	125	125	125
Bullet Velocity (fps)	888	909	939	943	950

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

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Ask a Question Our customer service team has published this Q&A information as a free service to the shooting community. Please note that LuckyGunner.com expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to how the shooting community might use this Q&A information. See Terms of Use for more details.

Q: I have a revolver and a .357 Win. Model 1873 20” barrel.Will these fire okay in the rifle?

Posted On: 1/19/2020 By: Mike

A: Before firing +P ammo in any firearm, I would recommend checking the owners manual or contacting the manufacturer. Not all weapons can safely handle +P ammo. Even though this a +P 38 load in a 357 Magnum weapon, one must always exercise great caution with firearms.

Q: On some of your ammunition there is the designation +P. What is the meaning of +P?

Posted On: 11/26/2012 By: Robert

A: This +P indicates the rounds are loaded to a higher pressure than the standard specifications for this round. This will increase velocity, penetration on impact, as well as recoil. +P rounds are designed for carry use more than target practice. Some firearm manufacturers advise against the use of +P ammo, though limited use in any modern gun should not cause any harm.

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38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

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Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

Ballistics Test Summary

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

Ballistic gel test for 38 Special +P - 125 gr Hi-Shok® JHP - Federal Classic - 1000 Rounds

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