Do they make 38 special hollow point?
READY TO DEFEND. PREPARED TO HUNT. Popular for self-defense and varmint hunting, this round delivers the ideal expanded diameter, penetration depth, and weight retention.
What is a Nyclad bullet?
One of the early attempts was the S&W Nyclad ammo. It was a fairly soft lead pistol bullet coated with what I assume was a plastic nylon product. It worked pretty well. The lead was soft enough to expand and the coating prevented leading all the while forgoing the expense of a bullet jacket.
What is the best grain bullet for a 38 Special?
Best 38 Special Ammo for Self Defense
- Federal +P HST Micro 130 Grain Ammo.
- Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 Grain +P Ammo.
- Winchester PDX1 Defender 130 Grain Ammo.
- Federal Hydra-Shok 110 Grain Low Recoil.
Does a 38 hollow point have stopping power?
The current +P ammunition (higher pressure) has created higher muzzle velocity loads with speed exceeding all loads before it. When topped with a high-quality Hornady or Speer hollow-point projectiles, the stopping power is quite impressive.
Is 38 snub enough for self-defense?
Modern . 38 Special self-defense ammunition like the Snub Nose Pro is ideally suited for the woman who carries. Not only is it made with the most advanced materials, it has recoil only marginally greater than a small automatic.
What kind of Revolver has federal nyclad in it?
The Federal Nyclad tested here is often called the “Chiefs Special” load as it was created for use in snub-nose 38 Special revolvers with barrel lengths of 2 inches or less, such as the Smith and Wesson Model 36 Chiefs Special.
How big is a 38 Special + P bullet?
The unique nylon clad bullet is the catalyst of the distinctive NYCLAD name given to this load. Light weight scandium, aluminum, titanium, and now polymer framed snub revolvers can be a real challenge to shoot quickly and accurately with 38 Special +P ammunition having bullet weights of 125 to 158 grains.
How often does federal pressure 38 Special load come out?
The Federal Nyclad, tested here, has been a long time favorite standard pressure 38 Special load. Unfortunately, general consensus is that Federal only produces this load once per year and if you miss them, you will be out of luck until the next production run.
