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CorBon 38 Special +P Ammunition 110 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - SD38110/20
The CorBon .38 Special +P 110-grain Jacketed Hollow Point is a purpose-built defensive load for shooters who demand reliable, repeatable terminal performance. This cartridge combines a gilding-metal jacket with a precisely formed hollow-point cavity over a solid lead core to promote rapid, controlled expansion and dependable energy transfer on impact. Innovative internal and external jacket serrations help the jacket open consistently while preserving bullet mass, improving the balance between expansion and penetration. Loaded to deliver significant velocity and stopping energy, this .38 Special ammo is an excellent choice for concealed carry, home defense, and duty applications where dependable JHP performance is essential.
Features and Specifications:
- High-velocity defensive performance: This .38 Special +P cartridge is loaded to produce elevated velocity and energy from short barrels, giving more immediate terminal effect where it matters.
- Reliable expansion: The hollow-point cavity, combined with external and internal scoring, promotes consistent, rapid expansion for larger wound channels without excessive fragmentation.
- Gilding-metal jacket: A gilding-metal jacket over a soft lead core helps control expansion while preserving bullet mass for predictable penetration.
- Tested ballistics: Rated at 1,050 fps muzzle velocity and 269 ft-lbs of energy from a 1.875" test barrel; numbers that reflect performance in compact self-defense revolvers.
- Purpose-built for defense: Optimized for concealed carry, home defense, and duty applications where compact pistols and short barrels are common.
- Packaging: Sold in boxes of 20 rounds and bulk cases of 500 rounds. Bulk case purchases include free shipping through Target Sports USA.
Deep Dive
Overview
The CorBon .38 Special +P 110-grain JHP is intended specifically for personal defense in handguns that are explicitly rated for +P ammunition. Use this cartridge in revolvers or pistols listed by the manufacturer as safe for +P pressures. This load is optimized to produce increased velocity and reliable expansion in defensive encounters, making it appropriate for everyday concealed carry, home defense, and duty carry in properly rated handguns. It performs best in compact and full-size defensive revolvers and small-frame pistols that accept .38 Special +P; when carried for protections. As with all defensive ammunition, the priority is safe handling, routine function checks in your firearm, and selecting a platform rated for +P pressures to ensure both performance and longevity..
History and Development
CORBON established its reputation by addressing real-world shortcomings in defensive ammunition and by pushing performance standards for hollow-point handgun rounds. In the early 1980s the company introduced high-velocity hollow-point designs intended to expand reliably from short barrels and through common clothing barriers, a response to limitations seen in earlier JHP ammo designs. Over time CORBON refined cavity geometry, jacket scoring, and loading specifications to improve expansion consistency, weight retention, and terminal effectiveness while maintaining safe, serviceable pressures for modern defensive platforms. Today the brand is recognized among defensive shooters and professionals for purpose-built loads that emphasize predictable expansion and dependable performance in carry, duty, and home-defense applications.
Common Questions and FAQs
- What makes this .38 Special +P load different from a standard .38 Special?
The +P designation means this cartridge is loaded to higher pressure for increased velocity and energy, improving terminal performance compared with standard .38 Special loads. Always confirm your firearm is rated for +P ammunition.
- Does this bullet retain weight after expansion?
The jacket serrations and gilding-metal construction are intended to help the bullet open reliably while preserving core mass–balancing expansion with necessary penetration.
- What are the ballistic numbers?
Published test figures list a muzzle velocity of 1,050 fps and muzzle energy of 269 ft-lbs from a 1.875" test barrel. Actual performance will vary by barrel length and platform.
- How is this ammo packaged?
Sold in 20-round boxes and 500-round cases. Bulk case purchases include free shipping through Target Sports USA.
The 'Round Up'
Perfect Fit for:
- Law Enforcement / Self Defense
Why It Stands Out:
The CorBon .38 Special +P 110-grain Jacketed Hollow Point is a high-performance defensive round engineered for reliable expansion, controlled penetration, and consistent terminal effect. With a gilding-metal jacket, hollow-point cavity over a solid lead core, and innovative internal/external jacket serrations, the SD38110/20 aims to deliver predictable mushrooming and retained mass for effective stopping power. Offered in 20-round boxes or 500-round bulk cases (bulk cases ship free through Target Sports USA), this .38 special ammo JHP is a solid choice for anyone focused on dependable self-defense ammo.
| Field | Details |
| MPN | SD38110/20 |
| UPC | 757750357020 |
| Manufacturer | CorBon |
| Platform | Handgun |
| Ammo Application | Law Enforcement / Self Defense |
| Ammo Type | Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Caliber | 38 Special |
| Grain Weight | 110 |
| Quantity Per Package | Box of 20 / Case of 500 |
| Test Barrel Length | 875 in |
| Muzzle Velocity | 1050 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 269 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | Not Provided |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Not Provided |
| Lead Free | No |
| Staked Primer | Not Provided |
| Country of Origin | USA |
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