The Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok .38 Special 110gr Hollow Point (Federal part no. PD38HS3H) loads a 110-grain Hollow Point behind .38 Special chambering, built for personal defense and everyday carry. Federal engineers this round around consistent, reliable expansion when a fight-stopping hit matters most. The Hollow Point is built to expand reliably through denim and drywall alike, transferring energy instead of overpenetrating. For handgun ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a proven defensive chambering with wide handgun and ammunition availability.
• The bullet weighs 110 grains, a bullet weight that balances penetration depth with manageable recoil.
• The bullet design is Hollow Point, a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
• The case material is Nickel-Plated Brass, the slicker nickel finish resists tarnish and feeds reliably from a carry gun.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical case-lot size for stocking up without overcommitting.
• At about $1.42 per round in this box quantity, it is competitive with comparable factory loads in this caliber.
• The box ships at roughly 0.7 lb, light enough to make case-quantity orders easy to plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok .38 Special 110gr Hollow Point best suited for? With .38 Special chambering and a 110-grain Hollow Point, it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

Is this a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, the 110-grain Hollow Point is built for reliable feeding and expansion in compact carry pistols.

Is the brass reloadable? Yes, this load uses nickel-plated brass, which is standard reloadable brass for handloaders who want to recover components.

Buy the Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok .38 Special 110gr Hollow Point

Carrying every day means trusting the round in the chamber, and this is the load built to earn that trust. Load up, run it through your carry gun to confirm function, and keep it ready. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.