The Cor-Bon DPX .38 Special +P 110gr load (Cor-Bon part no. DPX38110-20) uses a solid copper hollow point built around the Barnes X bullet. Cor-Bon says its internal serrations let the bullet expand consistently, even after passing through barriers like denim, auto glass or drywall, mushrooming to nearly twice its original diameter with six petals. The maker engineered the load to FBI ballistic protocols and tested it from a short 1.875-inch barrel, which fits the snub-nose revolvers it is aimed at. It is lead-free and made in the USA. This listing is a 20-round box.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .38 Special +P, a higher-pressure load, as Cor-Bon labels it.
• Bullet weight is 110 grains, the weight Cor-Bon lists for this load.
• The bullet is a solid copper hollow point (DPX), Cor-Bon’s name for its Barnes X based design.
• Muzzle velocity is 1050 fps, measured from a short test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 269 foot-pounds, the figure Cor-Bon lists at the muzzle.
• The test barrel length is 1.875 inches, so the velocity reflects a short-barrel revolver.
• The bullet construction is lead-free, with solid copper replacing a lead core.
• Penetration is rated at 12 to 18 inches in 10 percent ballistic gelatin, even through heavy clothing, per Cor-Bon.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, a standard box.
• Intended use is concealed carry, self-defense and duty use, as Cor-Bon lists it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes. Cor-Bon labels this load .38 Special +P. The maker’s warning says to use only in modern firearms in good condition, free of any obstruction, and chambered for the correct caliber.

Does the bullet keep its weight? Cor-Bon says the all-copper bullet retains 100 percent of its weight and expands to nearly twice its original diameter.

How many rounds are in the box? This listing is a 20-round box of Cor-Bon DPX .38 Special +P 110-grain ammunition.

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