Federal Tactical | 38 Spl +P | 129gr | Hydra-Shok JHP | (2+ Boxes Ship Free) | P38HS1G

Protect what matters most with Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical .38 Special +P 129gr Hydra-Shok JHP Ammunition (MPN: P38HS1G). Packaged in high-volume 50-round law enforcement boxes, this proven self-defense load delivers time-tested terminal performance, superior barrier expansion, and flawless cycling for duty carry, home defense, and concealed carry revolvers.

Terminal Ballistics & FBI Protocol Gel Test Performance

Federal's Hydra-Shok bullet features a notched copper jacket and a trademark center-post cavity design engineered to channel hydrostatic pressure outward, ensuring controlled expansion and deep penetration even through heavy clothing:

• Penetration Depth: Averaging 15.0" to 15.3" in 10% ordinance gelatin, sitting comfortably within the FBI ideal performance window of 12" to 18".

• Expansion Diameter: Expands reliably up to 0.40" - 0.51" while retaining virtually 100% of its initial bullet weight.

Why Choose Federal Hydra-Shok P38HS1G?

For decades, Federal Hydra-Shok has remained a trusted standard among law enforcement agencies and armed citizens alike. The +P designation provides the extra velocity needed to guarantee proper bullet expansion from duty revolvers and snubnose carry guns, while the nickel-plated cases ensure reliable feeding and long shelf-life in humid environments.

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