The Winchester W38PST Silvertip delivers proven stopping power with its 125-grain jacketed hollow point design optimized for personal defense applications. This +P loading generates higher velocities than standard pressure rounds while maintaining manageable recoil in compact revolvers and pistols.
What Makes This Different
Winchester's Silvertip technology features a notched jacket that promotes controlled expansion upon impact, creating larger wound channels compared to full metal jacket rounds. The 125-grain bullet weight strikes an optimal balance between penetration depth and energy transfer. Independent ballistic testing shows consistent expansion across various barrier materials including denim and wallboard.
Key Features
- 125-grain jacketed hollow point with notched expansion design
- +P loading generates approximately 945 fps muzzle velocity
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
- Compatible with all .38 Special firearms rated for +P pressures
- Boxer-primed cases suitable for reloading applications
- Factory-fresh ammunition with consistent powder charges
- 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
Law enforcement agencies have relied on this loading for decades due to its consistent terminal performance in actual field conditions. The 125-grain weight cycles reliably in both snub-nose revolvers and full-size service pistols. Silvertip ammunition maintains accuracy standards suitable for qualification courses while delivering the expansion characteristics needed for defensive scenarios.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Special +P
- Bullet Weight: 125 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~945 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~248 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer Type: Boxer, non-corrosive
- Manufacturer: Winchester Ammunition
- UPC: 020892231580
- Packaging: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
This ammunition represents Winchester's decades of metallurgical expertise applied to defensive cartridge design. The consistent quality control and proven track record make it a reliable choice for those who understand that ammunition performance matters when it counts most.