Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 38 Special 110 Grain Reduced Recoil Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point

The Federal Premium Personal Defense 38 Special 110 Grain Reduced Recoil Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point delivers dependable performance for shooters who want repeatable results. Federal pairs a 110-grain reduced recoil hydra-shok jacketed hollow point projectile with quality brass casings and clean-burning propellant. As a result, this load gives revolver shooters controlled expansion and reliable penetration with softer felt recoil on every trigger pull. Specifically, this loading suits personal defense shooters who want proven Hydra-Shok terminal performance with more manageable recoil.

About This Federal Premium Personal Defense Load

Federal built its reputation on tight manufacturing tolerances and consistent quality control. This 38 Special offering reflects that same standard. The factory sizes and primes each case for reliable chambering across a wide range of revolvers. Additionally, the plant meters every propellant charge carefully, so velocities stay consistent from lot to lot. Therefore, shooters loading this 110 grain reduced recoil hydra-shok jacketed hollow point round can expect uniform cycling and consistent cylinder timing. In short, this ammunition delivers the shot-to-shot consistency that makes practice sessions and function testing meaningful.

Ballistic Performance and SAAMI Specifications

Federal manufactures every round in this line to SAAMI’s published specifications for the 38 Special cartridge. This ensures safe chamber pressures and reliable dimensional compatibility with SAAMI-spec firearms. For example, handloaders working up their own 110 grain projectiles often reference this factory loading’s published velocity as a useful benchmark. However, chronograph results can vary by barrel length. Therefore, always verify velocity and function in your own firearm before relying on this load for hunting or defensive use.

Boxes ship in standard quantities of 20 rounds, which makes restocking for range day simple. For more options, browse the full 38 Special ammunition selection, including additional reduced recoil hydra-shok jacketed hollow point loads. Also check our Bulk Savings page for discounted case-quantity pricing on Federal Premium 38 Special ammunition. Finally, store all ammunition in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Doing so preserves propellant consistency and primer reliability over time.