Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Shooters running 38 Super +P pistols need ammunition that feeds reliably, cycles cleanly, and delivers consistent performance across multiple platforms. PPU 38 Super +P ammo with 130-grain full metal jacket bullets meets that requirement — a non-corrosive, boxer-primed load built for auto-loading pistols chambered in this high-velocity cartridge. The 38 Super +P cartridge was introduced in 1929 as a higher-pressure evolution of the 38 ACP, delivering greater velocity and energy in semi-automatic pistols. PPU manufactures this load with brass cases, boxer primers, and reloadable construction for shooters who value SAAMI-spec performance at an accessible price point.
Load Profile
This 130-grain FMJ load exits the muzzle at 1213 feet per second with 425 foot-pounds of energy — velocity and energy figures that position it above standard 9mm loads and below typical 357 Magnum loadings. The full metal jacket bullet design features a copper-jacketed lead core with a rounded nose profile that promotes reliable feeding in 1911-pattern pistols, double-stack competition guns, and other auto-loaders. The bullet does not expand on impact; it penetrates in a straight line with minimal deformation, making it suitable for target work, training drills, and recreational shooting. The boxer primer seated in reloadable brass cases allows handloaders to recycle spent brass after firing. PPU sources components from its Serbia-based manufacturing facility and subjects finished cartridges to internal quality control checks before boxing. Non-corrosive primers and propellants ensure barrel and chamber surfaces remain clean after extended shooting sessions.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 38 Super +P |
| Bullet weight | 130 grains |
| Bullet type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Muzzle velocity | 1213 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 425 ft-lbs |
| Rounds/box | 50 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Self Defense, Training |
| Manufacturer | PPU |
This load ships in 50-round boxes suitable for range sessions and training blocks. For shooters maintaining multiple 38 Super ammo loads in inventory, this FMJ configuration complements hollow-point defensive loads by offering lower-cost practice ammunition with identical case dimensions and similar recoil impulse.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearms safety during live-fire sessions
- Verify chamber and bore are clear before loading; confirm ammunition headstamp matches chamber markings
- This product contains lead — follow California Proposition 65 warnings and wash hands after handling spent brass
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