Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Underwood 44 Special ammunition chambered in 44 Special delivers 190 grain semi-wadcutter bullets at 1150 feet per second, producing 558 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle. The round is built for range and target work where clean-cutting paper is the objective and lead fouling is not. Underwood applies a Black Cherry polymer coating to the projectile — a thermally stable compound that prevents lead-to-bore contact and eliminates the gas cutting and fouling common to uncoated cast bullets at higher chamber pressures. The coating withstands high heat, resists abrasion, and provides self-lubrication without the plastic burning smell associated with older polymer systems.
Load Profile
The 190 grain semi-wadcutter is soft enough to expand on impact against tissue but hard enough to resist deformation during feeding and firing. The wadcutter profile cuts clean holes in paper targets, simplifying scoring in bullseye and silhouette disciplines. Underwood loads these rounds in nickel-plated brass cases — improved feeding, enhanced corrosion resistance, and no tarnish during storage or contact with leather, moisture, or dissimilar metals. Flash-suppressed powder maintains night vision if you fire in low light. Boxer primers allow for straightforward reloading once the case is spent.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 44 Special |
| Bullet weight | 190 Grains |
| Bullet type | Semi-Wadcutter (Black Cherry coated) |
| Muzzle velocity | 1150 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle energy | 558 Foot Pounds |
| Rounds/box | 20 Round |
| Case | Nickel Plated Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Underwood Ammo (USA) |
The 44 Special cartridge operates at lower chamber pressures than 44 Magnum, producing manageable recoil in medium-frame revolvers while still delivering adequate energy for target work and training. Browse our full selection of 44 Special ammo for additional bullet weights and load profiles.
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.
- Observe the four universal rules of firearm safety on every range session.
- Verify your state and local laws permit possession of this ammunition before ordering.
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm — handle with care and wash hands after range time.
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