The Fiocchi 38CCWA CovertX delivers enhanced stopping power through precision-engineered 125-grain jacketed hollow point construction in 38 Special +P configuration. This premium defensive ammunition combines Fiocchi's Italian manufacturing expertise with modern ballistic design to provide reliable expansion and penetration characteristics for concealed carry and personal protection applications.
What Makes This Different
The CovertX line represents Fiocchi's specialized approach to defensive handgun ammunition, featuring optimized powder charges that maximize velocity while maintaining manageable recoil in lightweight revolvers. The 125-grain bullet weight strikes an ideal balance between penetration depth and expansion reliability, outperforming lighter bullets that may over-expand and heavier projectiles that resist opening. Factory +P pressures generate approximately 200 fps higher muzzle velocity compared to standard pressure loads.
Key Features
- 125-grain jacketed hollow point bullet optimized for 2-4 inch barrel revolvers
- +P pressure rating delivers enhanced muzzle velocity and energy transfer
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and ensure smooth extraction
- Consistent powder charges provide shot-to-shot velocity uniformity
- 20-round boxes packed in 10-box cases for bulk purchasing
- Non-corrosive Boxer primers suitable for reloading applications
- Quality control testing ensures dimensional consistency and reliability
Field testing demonstrates consistent expansion through standard FBI protocol barriers including heavy clothing and wallboard. The jacketed hollow point design maintains structural integrity when encountering intermediate barriers while still providing controlled expansion in soft tissue. This ammunition functions reliably in both steel and aluminum-framed revolvers, with the +P pressure specification remaining within SAAMI guidelines for firearms rated for such loads.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 38 Special +P
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 945 fps (4-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 248 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
- Package: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Country of Origin: Italy
- UPC: 762344713816
Fiocchi's reputation for consistent quality control and precise manufacturing tolerances makes this ammunition a dependable choice for serious defensive applications. The 200-round case quantity provides sufficient supply for both practice sessions and carry rotation while maintaining cost efficiency compared to smaller quantity purchases.