38 Special Ammunition Quick Facts.
- Its stopping power and manageable recoil make it a good choice for self defense. And rounds like the PMC 38 Special are perfect for range shooting.
- The most powerful .38 Special rounds are specialty jacketed hollow points (JHP), designed for self-defense with greater stopping power than standard full metal jackets.
- The higher-pressure .38 Special +P loads at 20,000 psi offer about 20% more muzzle energy than standard-pressure loads.
- The popular brands that produce .38 Special ammo are Winchester, Federal, Fiocchi, Hornady, Magtech, Remington.