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CIVIL DEFENSE

38 Special

$41.49

SKU: LA-CD-38-025

222 in stock

222 in stock

DETAILS

Recall on Civil Defense 38 Special Lots 532 and 533 only You can find out which lot your box is, by looking at the inside cover flap. The last three numbers determine the production lot. Please email Sales@LibertyAmmo.com, we’ll replace it immediately.
Weight: 50gr
Velocity: 1500 FPS
Kinetic Energy: 250 FPE
Accuracy: < 1″ @ 25 Meters
Rounds: 20 per box
Terminal Effect: 2 ½ “W x 12” D

Compared To Other Top Self-Defense Rounds

Our projectiles function differently than any other self-defense round on the market. We designed the Civil Defense line to eliminate threats with one round. We did this by creating the maximum amount of damage and tissue disruption possible. They do well against barriers, but when the large cavity fills with fluid, the hydraulic pressure builds until the side walls of the projectile explode. With that explosion comes rifle-sized temporary cavities and hydrostatic shock, therefore increasing stopping power by tenfold. Following the explosion, the bullet fragments into a starburst-shaped pattern creating multiple wound channels. This process also benefits in many other areas across the spectrum of things considered when talking about self-defense. Such as reduced over-penetration and lessening the risk of unintended casualties. Having a lighter projectile also leads to less muzzle flips for faster follow-up shots.

REVIEWS

Excellent performance!

June 12, 2025

Turns my .38 into a beast, accurate and deadly with less recoil. this is the only round I will use with my .38 now, and they are made in America!

Robert

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Thanks Robert. The .38 is a BEAST!

AT 1500 feet per second and hitting at 250 ft lbs of energy, it is a great CCW round.

Thank you!

Use in my S & W 686 .357 with great results.

July 10, 2024

Love this ammunition in my S & W 686 K frame .357 magnum with a 4” barrel. Minimal recoil and seems to hit as hard as most full power .357 rounds from 10 yards out.

The .357 magnum/60 grain rounds hit harder but from my training range, the .38 SPC rounds are ideal.

David Shealy

Response from Liberty Ammunition

The S&W 686 K frame is an awesome firearm.

Liberty Ammo in the 686 is a great combo

The only way to go!!

November 27, 2023

Hands down the finest ammo I have ever fired!! Period!

Accurate, powerful and lite to carry!!

Bruce Daugherty

Safety

May 14, 2023

Wanting to buy 38 specials rounds, are they safe to use in S&W 38 air weight, gun weighs 14.4 ounces

Bogie

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Bogie,

Our rounds should work fine with any 38 Special.

But those lighter guns have some snappy recoil with any round.

Do you have 38 Special +P

May 14, 2023

I’m looking for some +P ammo for my 38 Special. I’m wondering do you sell it or know if you are ever going to make it?

Ryan Lewallen

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Hi Ryan, Our 38 Special is not +P.

But it does travel at 1500 feet per second and hits with 250 foot pounds of energy.

We think that’s pretty strong performance and won’t be adding any more to that.

Excellent performance!

June 12, 2025

Turns my .38 into a beast, accurate and deadly with less recoil. this is the only round I will use with my .38 now, and they are made in America!

Robert

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Thanks Robert. The .38 is a BEAST!

AT 1500 feet per second and hitting at 250 ft lbs of energy, it is a great CCW round.

Thank you!

Superior

June 4, 2025

If the U.S. Special Forces asked Liberty to make them Overwatch, why look elsewhere for 9mm?

It’s like you have a 5.7, but it’s even better cause it hits harder.

Lighter magazine, lighter recoil, more accurate, double the speed, about 120 fpe more than Speer Gold dot.

Sounds even louder and creates mini explosions upon impact due to air in hollow part being trapped and bursting.

Best 9mm in today’s world. I’m surprised DEA, FBI, and other Agencies haven’t adopted this yet as their duty round.

Oh and zero pass through.

David

Response from Liberty Ammunition

David,

We agree with you. Some folks and departments are stuck in the past with their ammo selection.

We’ve been developing ammo since 2005 and people cannot wrap their head around a 9mm going 1750 feet per second, being lighter to carry and hitting harder.

And yep…..reduced recoil AND less chance of over-penetration.

Thank you for summing it up in your note!

Excellent carry ammo

May 12, 2025

I have several sizes of carry pistols, and the ones I use the most are shorter barrels. Most people don’t ever ask if they make enough velocity to even get a hollow point to work. These are the answer. It checks all the boxes, velocity, massive damage, no over penetration, and carries like a feather due to its weight. By far my favorite edc. I have zero concerns with how my ammo will function in my full sizes or micros.

Jesse Crayton

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Thanks Jesse,

You are absolutely right….most people don’t even know if their ammo will work properly.

Hollow-points only create a temporary wound channel (btw-those “petals” bend backwards).

Ours ruptures and creates a devastating permanent wound.

We appreciate you carrying Liberty ammunition!

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Ammo: 38 Special

  • Our Projectiles Function Differently

    Our Projectiles Function Differently Than Any Other Self-Defense Round On The Market. We Designed The Civil Defense Line To Eliminate Threats With One Round. We Did This By Creating The Maximum Amount Of Damage And Tissue Disruption Possible. They Do Well Against Barriers, But When The Large Cavity Fills With Fluid, The Hydraulic Pressure Builds Until The Side Walls Of The Projectile Explode. With That Explosion Comes Rifle Sized Temporary Cavities And Hydrostatic Shock, Therefore Increasing Stopping Power By Tenfold. Following The Explosion, The Bullet Fragments Into A Starburst Shaped Pattern Creating Multiple Wound Channels.

    Our Projectiles Function Differently

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MORE INFORMATION

Our 380 Civil Defense Rounds Changed The Pocket Pistol Game. For A Long Time, Everyone Criticized The 380 ACP For Not Having Enough Kinetic Energy. That’s Not The Case Anymore. Our 380 Is One Of Our Most Sought After Rounds Because It Packs Enough Punch, It Gets The Job Done.