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The Winchester Silvertip 38 Special has been a trusted defensive choice for decades, and for good reason. Each box contains 20 rounds loaded with a 110-grain jacketed hollow-point bullet engineered to provide reliable expansion and consistent performance. The distinctive silver-colored aluminum alloy jacket and hollow-point design work together to initiate expansion even at moderate velocities, making it suitable for revolvers of all sizes.
With a muzzle velocity of 945 feet per second and muzzle energy of 218 foot-pounds from a 4-inch barrel, this load delivers a balanced approach to personal protection. The 110-grain weight produces mild recoil, making it manageable in lightweight or compact revolvers without sacrificing effectiveness. Because it's standard pressure rather than +P, it's safe for use in older revolvers or any firearm rated for standard 38 Special ammunition.
What makes Silvertip different is the jacket design. The aluminum alloy construction is lighter than traditional copper, allowing room for a larger lead core. The hollow-point features symmetrical notches that promote reliable, controlled expansion when the bullet meets soft tissue or other materials. This design philosophy dates back decades of real-world defensive use.
The ammunition comes in new production brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers and clean-burning powder. Each round is loaded and inspected under Winchester's quality standards, ensuring consistent performance round after round. Whether you're stocking your home defense revolver or keeping rounds ready in your nightstand, these 20-round boxes provide practical, proven protection.
Yes. These are standard-pressure loads, not +P, so they're safe for older revolvers and any firearm rated for standard 38 Special ammunition. This makes them a practical choice if you're carrying a vintage Colt, S&W, or other revolver built before magnum loads became common.
The aluminum alloy jacket is lighter than traditional copper, which means Winchester can fit a larger lead core into the same bullet weight. The hollow-point design includes symmetrical notches that promote reliable expansion through barriers and into soft tissue while helping prevent jacket separation.
The mild recoil and moderate velocity make it well-suited for lightweight and compact revolvers. The 110-grain bullet weight and manageable recoil impulse make it practical for extended practice or extended carry in smaller guns without sacrificing defensive capability.
Silvertip is Winchester's defensive line featuring the engineered hollow-point design for controlled expansion. It's purpose-built for personal protection, whereas standard Winchester rounds are often optimized for target shooting or practice. Silvertip loads use quality components and tighter tolerances for reliability when it counts.
Yes. The brass cases are boxer-primed and can be reloaded. After firing, you can clean, deprime, resize, and reload them following standard reloading procedures. This makes Winchester Silvertip a practical choice if you reload your own ammunition.
Winchester introduced the Silvertip handgun line in 1979 and has continuously refined the design over more than four decades. The round has proven itself through real-world use and maintains a solid reputation in the defensive shooting community.
| UPC | 020892227712 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | W38ST |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 110Gr |
| Length | 3.7000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 0.57 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.35 |
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