The Double Tap .38 Special+P 125gr Controlled Expansion JHP is a defensive load for .38 Special revolvers from Double Tap Ammunition. Double Tap says it makes the .38 Special really perform and notes that there is virtually no muzzle flash. The bullet is a 125-grain Winchester semi-jacketed hollow point, listed at 1175 fps from a 4-inch Ruger GP-100. This listing is a box of 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .38 Special+P, the higher-pressure designation Double Tap lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 125 grains.
• The bullet is a Winchester semi-jacketed hollow point in the Controlled Expansion line.
• Velocity is listed at 1175 fps from a 4-inch Ruger GP-100, and 1100 fps from a 1.875-inch S&W.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 383 ft-lbs from a 4-inch barrel and 336 ft-lbs from a 1.875-inch barrel.
• In 10 percent ordnance gelatin with four layers of denim and two of light cotton, Double Tap reports 11.5 inches of penetration and 0.68 inch of expansion.
• Quantity is one box of 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes. Double Tap lists this load as .38 Special+P.

Is there much muzzle flash? Double Tap says there is virtually no muzzle flash.

How does it perform in gelatin? In 10 percent ordnance gelatin with four layers of denim and two of light cotton, Double Tap reports 11.5 inches of penetration and 0.68 inch of expansion.

Buy the Double Tap .38 Special+P 125gr Controlled Expansion JHP Ammunition

For revolver owners who carry a .38 Special, Double Tap calls this an excellent defensive load, with published velocity and gelatin results to back it up. Browse more handgun ammunition from Double Tap Ammunition, then order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.