Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure Strictly Business .38 Special 158-grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point ammunition (brand part no. 20C20) pushes standard .38 Special pressure to its practical limit. Buffalo Bore built this load with modern non-canister powder to reach performance close to a +P round while staying inside standard-pressure limits, so it runs safely in older or more fragile .38 Special revolvers that a true +P load could stress. The 158-grain semi-wadcutter hollow point combines a flat wadcutter shoulder with a hollow cavity, cutting a full-diameter wound channel and expanding reliably at revolver velocities. Buffalo Bore also flash-suppresses the propellant, so firing indoors or at night will not blind the shooter. Revolver shooters who want more punch than standard .38 Special without stepping up to +P recoil will find exactly that gap filled here.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, one of the most widely carried revolver calibers for range and defensive use.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, a classic mass for balanced recoil and penetration in .38 Special.
• The bullet type is a lead semi-wadcutter hollow point, combining a flat-shoulder wadcutter profile with a hollow cavity for reliable expansion.
• The semi-wadcutter shoulder cuts a full-diameter wound channel on entry before the hollow point opens further, maximizing tissue disruption.
• The load runs at standard pressure yet delivers performance close to +P, without the added strain +P puts on older or fragile revolvers.
• The propellant is flash-suppressed, keeping muzzle flash low so firing in low light will not impair the shooter’s vision.
• Cases are made of brass, supporting reliable extraction and reloading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a manageable count for practice and carry rotation.
• Boxes ship 12 to a case for shooters and shops restocking in volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? No, it is loaded to standard .38 Special pressure, though performance is close to +P thanks to modern powder technology.

Can I shoot this in an older .38 Special revolver? Yes, Buffalo Bore designs this standard-pressure load to be safe in any .38 Special revolver that is in normal working condition.

Does the semi-wadcutter hollow point expand reliably? Yes, the flat wadcutter shoulder and hollow cavity work together to cut a wide channel and expand at typical revolver velocities.

Buy Buffalo Bore Standard Pressure Strictly Business .38 Special 158gr LSWC-HP

This load gives .38 Special revolver shooters a genuine step up in performance without moving to +P pressure or a different gun. Pick up a box for practice or a case to keep your local range stocked, and check out the rest of our handgun ammunition selection. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.