Liberty Civil Defense .38 Special 50 gr HP 20rd

Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense .38 Special is a lead-free defensive cartridge built around a monolithic copper fragmenting hollow-point projectile seated in a plated brass case. The load is listed at 50 grains with a muzzle velocity of approximately 1500 fps and muzzle energy of about 250 foot-pounds, and the line is produced to SAAMI pressure specifications as a standard-pressure offering. Civil Defense rounds use a plated solid-copper construction and are supplied in 20-round boxes, intended for use where lead-free options are preferred.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .38 Special.
• The bullet weight is 50 grains.
• The bullet construction is a monolithic copper fragmenting hollow point.
• The listed muzzle velocity is approximately 1500 fps.
• The listed muzzle energy is approximately 250 ft·lbs.
• There are 20 rounds per box.
• There are 10 boxes per case.
• The case material is listed as brass (nickel-plated).
• This ammunition is described as reloadable.
• The listed application is home defense.

Designed for shooters who prioritize a lead-free defensive option, this Civil Defense .38 Special blends a lightweight, plated copper projectile with consistent factory pressures to provide a controllable recoil impulse and a modern non-lead alternative. Packaged in 20-round boxes with plated cases for reliable feeding and reduced fouling, it offers a straightforward choice for those seeking high-velocity, monolithic hollow-point performance in .38 Special.