Hornady Custom ammunition in .38 Special (brand part no. 90362) loads a 158-grain XTP hollow point bullet built for shooters who use their handgun for hunting, competition, or self-defense. Custom Handgun ammunition is built on a tradition of hand-loaded performance carried into a factory-loaded round, with cases, primers, and propellants specifically chosen for superior handgun performance rather than repurposed rifle components. The XTP’s rolled-over jacket mouth and serrated cavity are engineered to drive controlled, uniform expansion across a wide range of impact velocities, from a snub-nose revolver to a longer-barreled duty gun. For .38 Special shooters who want proven expansion at the range or on the belt, this handgun ammunition is inspected to Hornady’s standard for consistency.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .38 Special, a proven, mild-recoiling revolver cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 158 grains, a classic, time-tested weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is a Hornady XTP, a jacketed hollow point built for controlled expansion.
• A rolled-over jacket mouth and serrated cavity drive uniform expansion across a wide range of impact velocities.
• Cases, primers, and propellants are chosen specifically for handgun performance, not repurposed from rifle loads.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Cost runs about $1.15 per round, in line with premium handgun hollow-point ammunition.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a standard count for practice or carry rotation.
• Ten boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for 250 rounds at the best per-round value.
• Shipping weight per box runs 0.9 pounds, useful for shooters planning a case-quantity order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Custom Handgun ammunition built for? Hornady engineers the line for hunting, competition, or self-defense, offering reliable expansion across a wide range of terminal velocities.

How does the XTP bullet expand? A rolled-over jacket mouth and serrated cavity are engineered to open the bullet consistently, whether it is fired from a short-barreled revolver or a longer duty gun.

Is 158gr a good weight for .38 Special self-defense use? Yes, 158 grains is a proven, classic weight in .38 Special with a long track record for reliable expansion and penetration.

Buy Hornady Custom .38 Special 158gr XTP Hollow Point

The XTP has earned its reputation one wide velocity range at a time, and Hornady builds it into every Custom Handgun box with the same hand-loaded attention to detail. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.