{"id":122806,"date":"2024-09-24T09:14:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firearmsdirectclub.com\/product\/doubletap-ammunition-38sp148ce-38special-148gr-controlled-expansion-jhp-20-per-box-50-case\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:08:23","slug":"doubletap-ammunition-38sp148ce-38special-148gr-controlled-expansion-jhp-20-per-box-50-case","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/firearmsdirectclub.com\/home\/doubletap-ammunition-38sp148ce-38special-148gr-controlled-expansion-jhp-20-per-box-50-case\/","title":{"rendered":"DoubleTap 38 Special 148gr CE JHP &#8211; 20\/Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This 148 grain controlled expansion jacketed hollow point is a .38 Special loading intended for use in compatible revolver platforms. It is commonly positioned for personal defense and everyday carry. Manufacturer-sourced performance figures reference a 4-inch test barrel for velocity and energy data.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The cartridge is <b>.38 Special<\/b> for the intended platform.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet weight is <b>148 gr<\/b> to align with common recoil and point-of-aim characteristics for this load.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet type is <b>Controlled Expansion JHP<\/b> appropriate for its stated role.<\/li>\n<li>The rated muzzle velocity is <b>1050 fps<\/b> from a 4-inch test barrel.<\/li>\n<li>The muzzle energy is <b>362 ft-lbs<\/b> from a 4-inch test barrel.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet construction is <b>Controlled Expansion Jacketed Hollow Point<\/b> aligned to its role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThis load is intended for personal defense use in compatible revolvers and for shooters who prefer a heavier 148 gr .38 Special projectile. Confirm compatibility with your firearm and follow standard safe-handling practices. For practice, consider using loads with similar weight and recoil characteristics to maintain consistent handling.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style:italic;color: gray\">This information was generated using an experimental AI and should be taken with a grain of salt.<br \/>\nDo your research prior to purchasing based on the UPC that is provided on 100% of products available on Firearms Direct Club.<br \/>\nWe have over 75,000 products and growing and are utilizing as much tech to make the user experience better as possible, but it is NOT a perfect system and occasionally gets descriptions wrong.<br \/>\nPlease ask before you buy if there is any question, as our return policy is strictly enforced surrounding the UPC purchased matching the UPC advertised, and no other content, including pictures or titles or descriptions provided by FDC can be used to return an item that wasn&#8217;t what you thought it was.<br \/>\nThat being said, we&#8217;re reasonable humans who look at each situation on a case by case basis.<br \/>\nPlease contact us via email or chat if you have questions!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>148 gr controlled expansion JHP load for .38 Special rated 1050 fps from a 4-inch test barrel. 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