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Cor-Bon built their reputation on squeezing real performance out of conventional pistol calibers, and this .38 Special +P 125-grain load is exactly what that means. The ammunition uses flash-suppressed powder and skived bullet jackets that work together to deliver consistent expansion and high weight retention when it counts. At 950 fps from the muzzle, you get a manageable recoil impulse paired with enough energy transfer to ensure the hollow point does its job without over-penetrating in defensive scenarios.
The 125-grain projectile features internal and external serrations on the jacket, combined with a soft lead cavity that produces reliable mushrooming on impact. Multiple sources note penetration depth in ballistic gelatin running between 9 and 15 inches, which sits right in the window most defensive-minded folks are looking for. The lighter 125-grain bullet weight in a +P loading is exactly why this cartridge works so well from short barrels—you get velocity without the uncontrollable recoil of heavier loads.
This load shines in the revolvers most people actually carry: snub-nosed compacts and concealment-focused wheelguns. The combination of +P pressure with a lighter projectile means you're getting performance similar to what a longer-barreled gun would offer in a package that fits a pocket holster. The nickel-plated brass cycles smoothly through tight cylinder gaps, and it's all boxer-primed and reloadable if you're into that.
Thirty years of ammunition development shows in the execution. This isn't a marketing gimmick—the design decisions (flash-suppression, skived jackets, weight retention focus) all serve the same purpose: reliable terminal performance in the situations where it matters. You get 20 rounds of ammunition built specifically for personal protection, not a jack-of-all-trades cartridge.
+P ammunition is loaded to higher pressures than standard .38 Special rounds, so you need to make sure your firearm is specifically rated for it. Check your revolver's manual or contact the manufacturer. Most modern revolvers are rated for +P loads, but it's worth verifying before you start shooting.
The 125-grain weight at +P pressure was designed exactly for this. From shorter barrels like those on snub-nose revolvers, you still get reliable expansion and controlled recoil. The lighter projectile maintains velocity better from limited barrel length than heavier alternatives.
Yes. The nickel-plated brass cases are reloadable with standard .38 Special components. They use Boxer primers, which are standard for hand-loading. The cases extract cleanly and are ready for the reload bench.
The combination of skived jackets, internal and external serrations, and the soft lead cavity all work to ensure consistent expansion. Cor-Bon also uses flash-suppressed powder to reduce muzzle flash in defensive situations. The design balances penetration depth and expansion, targeting 9-15 inches in ballistic gelatin.
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
|---|---|
| Cost per Round | 1.00 |
| Grains | 125Gr |
| Length | 3.2500 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38125 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 0.7 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 757750357105 |
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