Fiocchi .38 S&W Short 145gr FMJ, 50-Round Box

Owners of older top-break and vest-pocket revolvers chambered in the increasingly hard-to-find .38 S&W Short have a dependable option in Fiocchi .38 S&W Short 145-grain FMJ ammunition (brand part no. 38SWSHA). Fiocchi loads this round with a full metal jacket bullet at a mild published 720 feet per second, matching the low-pressure design these vintage revolvers were originally built around. Because the FMJ bullet holds its shape rather than expanding, it feeds smoothly through older actions and delivers consistent performance shot after shot, valuable when the gun behind the trigger may be many decades old. This is range and practice ammunition first, not a defensive load, and it is built to keep a genuinely uncommon caliber shootable. If you own one of these classic revolvers, this is a dependable entry in our handgun ammunition lineup that keeps it off the shelf and on the range.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .38 S&W Short, an older, low-pressure cartridge built for vintage top-break and vest-pocket revolvers.
• The bullet weighs 145 grains, matching the original loading these classic revolvers were designed around.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket, holding its shape rather than expanding for smooth, reliable feeding.
• The FMJ profile feeds and extracts consistently in older revolver actions, reducing the chance of a stoppage in an antique gun.
• Published muzzle velocity is 720 fps, a mild speed appropriate for the low-pressure design of this vintage caliber.
• The case is brass, offering reliable extraction and reloading potential for handloaders who work with obsolete calibers.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, giving shooters plenty of ammunition for a range session.
• A full case packs 20 boxes, a bulk option for shooters who want to keep a rare caliber stocked.
• At roughly $0.67 per round, this is an affordable way to keep an old revolver in shooting condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What guns use .38 S&W Short ammunition? This cartridge was built for older top-break and vest-pocket revolvers, a caliber that has largely been replaced by modern rounds.

Is this ammunition suitable for defense? No, this is a full metal jacket practice and range load, not built for expansion or defensive use.

Can I reload the brass from this ammunition? Yes, Fiocchi uses brass cases, which handloaders can recover and reuse, useful for an increasingly hard-to-find caliber.

Buy Fiocchi .38 S&W Short 145gr FMJ

Keeping a vintage revolver in working rotation means feeding it ammunition built to the pressures it was designed for, and this load fits that role exactly. Stock up and give that old top-break the range time it deserves. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.