I need some velocity figures for 38 special loads in a subbie. HELP PLEASE!

[Ben Shepherd]

I need some velocity figures for 38 special loads in a snubbie. HELP PLEASE!

Guys, either I'm stupid or not smart enough to use the search function correctly. I need some actual chrono numbers for 38 and 38+p loads out of a snubbie.

I'm finding all kinds of 357 numbers, but not having much luch on numbers specifically for 38 special. Can you help me out?

 

[WT]

Source: COMBAT HANDGUNS July(?) 2004

.38 caliber S&W 2" snubby

Glaser Blue 88 Safety Slug - 1286 fps
US Gov't Treasury Load 110 JHP+P - 1052
Super Vel 110 JHP - 1048
Winchester 110 JHP+P - 878
Winchester 125 JHP+P - 800
Remington 125 JHP+P - 833
Fed Nyclad 125 SWCHP+P - 875
USAF 130 FMJ Ball - 709
Federal 148 LWC - 667
Winchester 158 LRN - 700
Winchester 158 LRN+P - 866
Fed Nyclad 158 SWCHP+P - 821
Winchester 158 LSWHP+P - 808
Federal 158 LWCHP+P - 846
Remington 158 LWC JP+P - 855
USAF 158 FMJ Ball - 746

Source: COMBAT HANDGUNS June 2004
Speer Gold Dot 135 gr +P - 878

 

[Josey]

"a subbie". LOL I can see THRers flocking to Subway for NO NICS subbies now. 6" or foot long?

 

[Marshall]

38 Special +P Gold Dot® Ammunition

For 2004, Speer® introduces a new +P loading with a heavier bullet for better performance. The new load carries a newly-designed 135 grain Gold Dot hollow point built for 38 Special velocities. It features a broad, deep cavity and has true bonded-core construction, patented* two-step cavity formation that establishes expansion parameters for both core and jacket, which has made Gold Dot the fastest-growing handgun bullet for “missioncritical†work.

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Velocity of 975 ft/sec from a 4" vented test barrel
— Insures sufficient velocity for optimum terminal performance, even in 2" barrels
• Uni-Cor® technology
— True bonded-core technology virtually eliminates core-jacket separations
• Special cavity design
— Give full expansion at 38 Special velocities
• Nickel-plated brass case
— Armored for real-world environmental conditions
• CCI® primers
— Non-corrosive and non-mercuric
— Sure-fire ignition under tough conditions

PART NO. DESCRIPTION
23921 38 Special +P 135 Gr. Gold Dot Hollow Point - 20 per box; 500 per case

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Thanks guys, that helped quite a bit.

 

[thatguy]

After doing some testing I can tell you that standard pressure ammo loses about 50-60 FPS going to a 2" barrel compared to a 4" gun and the high performance loads lose about 75-125 FPS. Not as much as I would have thought.

 

[FunYet]

Where? 38 Special +P 135 Gr. Gold Dot Hollow Point

I still can't find this stuff. Anyone know where to get it?

 

[Erich]

Perhaps it's in the same place where the Rohrbaughs were hiding for a couple of years.

 

[James Bondrock]

http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#38spl



Of course, this is not a typical factory load.

 

[BluesBear]

Supply & Demand

Speer is still playing catch-up with the 135gr GD. Demand is very high right now.
If you see some grab it. It'll be several months before they get enough out there to make everyone happy.

 

[ChristopherG]

The bullets are readily available as components for reloaders--e.g., at midwayusa.com, for about 10 bucks a hunert.