The Underwood .38 Special +P 125gr Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose load (Underwood part no. 127) pairs a non-expanding bullet with the extra pressure of a +P .38 Special round. Underwood builds it on a copper-and-lead full metal jacket flat nose bullet in a nickel-plated brass case, rated at 1250 fps at the muzzle. The flat nose is designed to hold its nose-forward attitude through dense mass, which is why Underwood lists it for medium game and woods carry as well as range work in a +P-rated revolver. Flash suppressed powder helps preserve your vision when the light is low. A box holds 50 rounds, so there is plenty here for practice and carry. It is a solid pick from Underwood for shooters who want penetration in a .38 Special platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .38 Special +P, the maker’s designation for this higher-pressure load.
• Bullet weight is 125 grains, a middle-of-the-road weight for .38 Special.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket flat nose, a non-expanding design that favors penetration.
• Bullet material is copper and lead, a jacketed build that stays intact on impact.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, which resists tarnish and eases feeding and cleanup during reloading.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1250 fps, a supersonic speed for a .38 Special.
• Muzzle energy is rated at 434 ft-lbs, a figure that helps compare it with other .38 loads.
• Sectional density is 0.14, which speaks to how well the bullet penetrates for its weight.
• The load is suppressor safe, so it can be used with a suppressed revolver.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, a full range-day quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes. Underwood lists the cartridge as .38 Special +P, so it is a higher-pressure load than standard .38 Special ammunition.

Does this bullet expand? No. It is a full metal jacket flat nose, a non-expanding bullet designed for penetration, and Underwood lists it for medium game.

What kind of powder and primers does it use? Underwood loads it with flash suppressed powder in new, non-corrosive, boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases.

Buy the Underwood .38 Special +P 125gr Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose Ammunition

When a standard .38 Special is not enough and you still want a non-expanding bullet, this Underwood +P load is built for the job in a 50-round box. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more handgun ammunition while you are here.