The Remington Golden Saber Defense .38 Special +P 125gr, 20 rounds per box (Remington part no. 27606), is a brass jacketed hollow point self-defense load rated by Remington at 975 fps at the muzzle. Remington builds the line for the firearms people carry and keep close every day, with full-size and compact offerings engineered around their respective barrel lengths to deliver the penetration and expansion needed at defensive distances. Each cartridge has a nickel-plated case, waterproof sealing at the case mouth and primer pocket, and low-flash propellants that help preserve the shooter’s vision in dark or confined environments. It is purpose-built for the handgun that protects what matters most.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is .38 Special +P, a higher-pressure designation than a standard .38 Special load.
• Bullet weight is 125 grains, the weight Remington loads for this item.
• The bullet is a brass jacketed hollow point, built to expand on impact for defensive use.
• Muzzle velocity is 975 fps, the figure Remington publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 264 foot-pounds, the starting figure in Remington’s published ballistics table.
• Remington lists velocity at 100 yards as 886 fps, showing how the load carries downrange.
• The cases are nickel-plated, which resists corrosion while promoting smooth feeding and extraction.
• Sealing at the case mouth and primer pocket is waterproof, supporting reliability through extended carry and storage.
• The powders are low-flash propellants, which help preserve the shooter’s vision in dark or confined environments.
• The box holds 20 rounds, the package quantity Remington lists for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes. Remington lists the caliber as .38 Special +P, a higher-pressure designation than its standard loading of the same cartridge.

How fast does this load leave the muzzle? Remington rates it at 975 fps at the muzzle with 264 foot-pounds of energy, slowing to 886 fps at 100 yards.

Is the ammunition sealed against moisture? Remington lists waterproof sealing at the case mouth and primer pocket, and the cases are nickel-plated to resist corrosion.

Buy the Remington Golden Saber Defense .38 Special +P 125gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Buyers choosing between weights in this line can compare the published velocity and energy figures before ordering. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping. The rest of the Remington self-defense range and our other handgun ammunition are a click away.