DoubleTap Defense .38 Super +P 124-grain Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition (brand part no. 38SU124CT) loads the .38 Super cartridge to +P pressure for shooters who want maximum performance from a caliber built for 1911-pattern pistols. DoubleTap built the Defense line around a jacketed hollow point bullet designed to expand reliably on impact, adding wound diameter beyond what a round-nose or ball load produces. The +P pressure rating pushes velocity higher than standard .38 Super loads, giving the bullet more energy to work with at the target. This is a personal defense round for 1911-platform shooters who want their .38 Super to hit as hard as the cartridge allows.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Super +P, a high-pressure loading of the classic 1911 cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 124 grains, a common defensive weight for fast-moving pistol bullets.
• The bullet type is a jacketed hollow point (JHP), built to expand for personal defense use.
• The hollow point cavity opens under impact, widening the wound channel compared to a non-expanding bullet.
• The +P pressure rating pushes velocity beyond standard .38 Super loads, adding energy at the target.
• Cases are made of brass, standing up to the higher pressure of the +P loading.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load carry and practice magazines from the same batch.
• The full case ships 200 rounds across 10 boxes, useful for stocking up on a carry load.
• Cost runs about 1.32 dollars per round, reasonable pricing for a plus-P defensive load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes, DoubleTap loads this .38 Super to +P pressure for increased velocity and energy.

What is this ammunition designed for? Personal defense. DoubleTap built the Defense line around a jacketed hollow point bullet meant to expand on impact.

What pistols run .38 Super? Most .38 Super ammunition is built for 1911-pattern pistols chambered in that cartridge.

Buy DoubleTap Defense .38 Super +P 124gr JHP

1911 shooters running .38 Super do not have as many defensive load options as 9mm or .45 ACP shooters, and DoubleTap fills that gap with a serious +P offering. Load a carry magazine and keep a practice box on hand to confirm point of impact. Browse more handgun ammunition from DoubleTap and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.