The Buffalo Bore 205A20 Personal Defense ammunition transforms the modest 38 S&W cartridge into a serious defensive option through precision-engineered hard cast flat nose bullets. This specialized loading delivers maximum penetration and energy transfer for vintage revolvers and break-action firearms.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard lead round nose bullets that often under-penetrate, Buffalo Bore's hard cast flat nose design cuts through barriers and delivers consistent expansion. The 125-grain bullet weight provides optimal balance between velocity and momentum in the 38 S&W case. These rounds generate significantly more energy than factory loads while maintaining safe pressure levels for older firearms.
Key Features
- 125-grain hard cast flat nose bullet for maximum penetration
- Optimized powder charge for vintage 38 S&W revolvers
- Flat nose design creates larger wound channels than round nose
- Low-flash powder reduces muzzle signature in low light
- Brass cases suitable for reloading applications
- Quality control tested for consistent velocities
- Safe pressure levels for break-top and solid-frame revolvers
Field testing shows these rounds achieve approximately 850 fps from 4-inch barrels, delivering substantially more energy than standard 38 S&W loads. The hard cast construction resists deformation when encountering heavy clothing or light barriers. Shooters report reliable ignition and consistent accuracy across temperature ranges from sub-freezing to desert conditions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 38 Smith & Wesson (.38 S&W)
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Hard cast flat nose
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 850 fps (4-inch barrel)
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box, 12 boxes per case
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive boxer
- Manufactured: United States
Buffalo Bore's reputation for producing high-performance ammunition in obsolete calibers makes this loading essential for anyone carrying a 38 S&W revolver for protection. The company's extensive testing ensures these rounds function reliably in both modern and vintage firearms while delivering terminal performance that exceeds expectations for this classic cartridge.