.38 Special Velocity by Barrel Length
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Velocity by barrel length data for the .38 Special', also known as .38 Smith & Wesson Special or .38 SPL. The data below was sourced from Ballistics by the Inch. Also included are velocities from real-world firearms with various barrel lengths so that we are able to compare performance between something like a revolver, to a carbine chambered in [.357 Magnum].
Note: If you are looking for data for .357 Magnum ammunition and firearms, check this page!
| barrel length | Cor Bon 110 gr. JHP | Cor Bon 125 gr. JHP | Cor Bon 110 gr. DPX | Federal 125 gr. Hydra-shok JHP | Speer 135 gr. Gold Dot HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18" | 1243 | 1190 | 1332 | 1247 | n/a |
| 17" | 1211 | 1209 | 1298 | 1233 | n/a |
| 16" | 1298 | 1261 | 1388 | 1252 | 1315 |
| 15" | 1220 | 1210 | 1301 | 1231 | 1255 |
| 14" | 1187 | 1180 | 1274 | 1214 | 1264 |
| 13" | 1151 | 1182 | 1311 | 1199 | 1247 |
| 12" | 1181 | 1164 | 1298 | 1192 | 1233 |
| 11" | 1200 | 1144 | 1232 | 1178 | 1242 |
| 10" | 1163 | 1135 | 1232 | 1182 | 1217 |
| 9" | 1162 | 1129 | 1230 | 1144 | 1209 |
| 8" | 1105 | 1092 | 1214 | 1119 | 1189 |
| 7" | 1095 | 1069 | 1171 | 1094 | 1145 |
| 6" | 1021 | 1014 | 1106 | 1052 | 1115 |
| 5" | 1009 | 1045 | 1129 | 1029 | 1101 |
| 4" | 1013 | 996 | 1084 | 954 | 1027 |
| 3" | 851 | 854 | 963 | 831 | 892 |
| 2" | 675 | 723 | 814 | 700 | 756 |
