The Fiocchi 38F Defense Dynamics delivers proven stopping power for personal protection with 125-grain jacketed hollow point bullets engineered for reliable expansion. This premium defensive ammunition combines Italian precision manufacturing with consistent performance across diverse shooting conditions. Each cartridge features carefully selected components that maximize terminal ballistics while maintaining feeding reliability in snub-nose and full-size revolvers.
What Makes This Different
Fiocchi's Defense Dynamics line utilizes optimized powder charges specifically formulated for short-barrel revolvers, addressing the velocity loss common in compact defensive firearms. The 125-grain bullet weight provides an ideal balance between penetration depth and expansion characteristics, outperforming lighter bullets that may over-expand and heavier bullets that resist expansion at lower velocities. Quality control standards ensure consistent muzzle velocities within 25 fps across the entire production lot.
Key Features
- 125-grain jacketed hollow point bullets engineered for controlled expansion
- Optimized powder charge delivers consistent performance from 2-inch to 6-inch barrels
- Non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure reliable ignition in all weather conditions
- Reloadable brass cases manufactured to SAAMI specifications
- 50-round boxes provide convenient quantity for range practice and carry rotation
- Compatible with all .38 Special chambered revolvers and .357 Magnum firearms
- Factory-fresh ammunition with consistent case mouth tension for reliable feeding
Range testing demonstrates reliable expansion at velocities between 750-950 fps, making this load effective from snub-nose carry guns through 4-inch service revolvers. The jacketed hollow point design penetrates barriers like heavy clothing while maintaining structural integrity for proper expansion in ballistic gelatin. Law enforcement agencies have documented consistent performance in duty applications, with expansion diameters averaging 0.55-0.65 inches depending on barrel length and target medium.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 900 fps (4-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: Approximately 225 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive Boxer
- Packaging: 50 rounds per box
- Country of Origin: Italy
- SAAMI Specification: +P pressure levels
Fiocchi's century of ammunition manufacturing experience shows in the consistent quality and reliable performance of the 38F Defense Dynamics load. Professional shooters choose this ammunition for its predictable terminal ballistics and clean-burning powder that reduces fouling during extended practice sessions. The 50-round packaging allows shooters to verify zero and function-test defensive firearms while maintaining fresh carry ammunition.