The Buffalo Bore 33E20 Personal Defense ammunition transforms the .38 Super +P into a formidable self-defense cartridge, delivering 147-grain jacketed hollow point performance that exceeds standard factory loads. This strictly business load generates significantly higher velocities than typical .38 Super ammunition while maintaining reliable expansion and penetration characteristics.
What Makes This Different
Buffalo Bore's heavy bullet philosophy maximizes the .38 Super +P's potential through careful powder selection and precise loading techniques. While standard .38 Super loads often prioritize velocity over terminal performance, this 147-grain configuration balances penetration depth with controlled expansion. The result delivers approximately 15-20% more kinetic energy than conventional hollow point loads in this caliber.
Key Features
- 147-grain jacketed hollow point bullet optimized for defensive applications
- +P pressure rating generates maximum velocity from .38 Super chamberings
- Low-flash powder formulation reduces muzzle signature in low-light conditions
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and enhance feeding reliability
- Compatible with all firearms chambered in .38 Super and .38 Super +P
- Consistent powder charges ensure shot-to-shot velocity uniformity
- 20-round boxes packaged in 12-box cases for bulk purchasing
Field testing demonstrates this load's effectiveness across various barrel lengths, from compact carry pistols to full-size competition guns. The 147-grain bullet weight provides superior sectional density compared to lighter hollow points, maintaining trajectory stability at extended ranges. Weather-resistant primer sealing ensures reliable ignition in adverse conditions, while the jacketed construction prevents barrel leading during extended shooting sessions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Super +P
- Bullet Weight: 147 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Small pistol, weather-sealed
- Velocity: Approximately 1,100 fps (5-inch barrel)
- Energy: Approximately 395 ft-lbs muzzle energy
- Package: 20 rounds per box, 12 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Buffalo Bore Ammunition Company
- Country of Origin: United States
This premium defensive load represents Buffalo Bore's commitment to maximum performance ammunition that doesn't compromise on reliability. The 33E20 configuration delivers the stopping power serious shooters demand from their .38 Super pistols. Professional-grade quality control ensures each cartridge meets strict velocity and pressure specifications.