The PPU .38 S&W 145gr Lead Round Nose (brand part no. PPH38SW) keeps a classic, often-overlooked cartridge in supply for shooters who own vintage top-break revolvers chambered in it. Note that .38 S&W is a distinct, older cartridge from the far more common .38 Special, and the two are not interchangeable. PPU builds this handgun ammunition with a brass case that is non-corrosive and boxer primed, features that matter to anyone who shoots and reloads older revolver calibers. In handgun ammunition for classic revolvers, this is the .38 S&W load keeping an old cartridge running.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 S&W, a distinct, older cartridge not interchangeable with the far more common .38 Special.
• The bullet weighs 145 grains, a traditional weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is a lead round nose, a traditional non-expanding profile for range and classic revolver use.
• The case is brass, standard for reliable extraction.
• This ammunition is non-corrosive and boxer primed, standard features for reloadable ammunition.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, sized for an extended range session.
• Cases ship 20 boxes to a case, a practical bulk option for regular shooters.
• Cost works out to about $0.63 per round, reasonable for a harder-to-source classic caliber.
• The box ships at approximately 1.57 lbs, useful for planning a shipping order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .38 S&W the same as .38 Special? No, they are distinct cartridges with different dimensions and are not interchangeable; .38 S&W is the older, smaller-diameter round used in vintage top-break revolvers.

Is this ammunition reloadable? Yes, it uses a non-corrosive, boxer-primed brass case, standard for reloading.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 50 rounds of .38 S&W, with 20 boxes to a case.

Buy the PPU .38 S&W 145gr Lead Round Nose, 50-Round Box

A vintage top-break revolver deserves ammunition actually built for its chambering, not a mismatched substitute. Stock up on the correct .38 S&W load and keep the old gun shooting. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.