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The Armscor 38 Special 158 grain FMJ is a no-frills workhorse for anyone who shoots revolvers regularly. This load gives you decent velocity at 891 feet per second with manageable recoil, making it easy on your hands during extended range sessions. The 158 grain weight is the classic standard pressure load, so it cycles smoothly through modern and vintage revolvers alike without being hot.
You get full metal jacket bullets, which means reliable feeding through any revolver and zero barrel fouling from exposed lead. The FMJ design also gives you consistent accuracy at typical range distances, which is all you really need for practice and training work. These rounds fire cleanly enough that you won't spend half your day scrubbing, though the powder does burn with a bit of visible smoke.
The brass casings are boxer-primed and fully reloadable, which matters if you shoot a lot. Smart reloaders grab these specifically because the brass quality is solid and the cases handle repeated use without issues. If you're not into handloading yet, the fact that these are reloadable just means they hold their value better than steel case alternatives.
Armscor has been making ammunition for over 60 years and maintains ISO 9001 certification. These rounds follow SAAMI specifications and get used by law enforcement and military personnel for training purposes. They're made to be dependable without the premium pricing of boutique ammo brands. For someone building up their practice ammunition supply without breaking the bank, this hits the mark.
Yes. This is standard pressure 38 Special ammunition that works reliably in any revolver chambered for 38 Special, including vintage models. The 158 grain load is well-established and not overly hot. If your older gun is in decent shape and chambered for 38 Special, these rounds will function without issues.
Absolutely. The brass cases are boxer-primed and designed to be reloadable. Quality is solid enough that most reloaders find them suitable for multiple reloads. This makes the value per round better over time if you handload.
These rounds group consistently at typical range distances and deliver solid accuracy for practice work. You won't get match-grade precision, but for training and target shooting, they perform well. Accuracy is comparable to other standard pressure practice ammunition in this price range.
The FMJ design means no exposed lead fouling, so barrel cleanup is straightforward. The powder burns with some visible smoke, which is normal for this type of ammunition. Overall cleanliness is good enough for regular range sessions without excessive gun cleaning.
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 0.56 |
| Grains | 158Gr |
| Length | 5.2500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FAC38-17N |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Shipping Weight | 1.8 |
| Units per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 812285020044 |
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