The Sellier & Bellot .38 Special XRG-D (Exergy Defense) 110 Grain Lead-Free Ammunition is a standard-pressure, non-+P cartridge engineered for defensive applications, competition, and humane dispatch. Featuring a monolithic, solid copper hollow-point projectile, this ammunition delivers controlled terminal expansion while maintaining near 100% weight retention through intermediate barriers without jacket separation. Developed with a light-for-calibre 110 grain bullet, it produces reduced felt recoil and lower muzzle flip compared to standard 158 grain loads, enabling faster sight re-acquisition in .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers or carbines.

Key Features

• Solid Monolithic Copper Construction: 100% lead-free XRG-D hollow-point design eliminates lead fouling and avoids jacket core separation.
• Reduced Recoil Dynamics: The 110 gr projectile weight lessens felt recoil and muzzle climb compared to traditional 158 gr revolver cartridges.
• Standard-Pressure SAAMI/CIP Loading: Operates at standard pressures, making it suitable for modern revolvers as well as vintage or alloy frames chambered for .38 Special.
• Clean Ignition Components: Non-hygroscopic propellant and non-mercuric Boxer primers provide reliable ignition across sporting and defensive platforms.

Specifications

• Calibre: .38 Special (Standard Pressure, non-+P)
• Bullet Type: Solid Monolithic Copper Hollow Point (XRG-D)
• Bullet Weight: 110 grains (7.10 grams)
• Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 340 m/s (1,115 fps from a 190 mm test barrel)
• Velocity at 25 m / 50 m: 325 m/s / 313 m/s
• Muzzle Energy (E₀): 410 Joules (302 ft-lbs)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G₁): 0.172
• Sectional Density: 0.123 lb/in²
• Overall Cartridge Length (OAL): 39.40 mm
• Total Cartridge Weight: ~12.0 grams
• Packaging: 25 rounds per box
• Manufacturer SKU: V312502

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 38 Special 110 Grain Xrg (Exergy) Defense Lead Free Ammo 25 Pack for?

• Law enforcement officers — requires duty-ready .38 Special defensive ammunition delivering 410 Joules of muzzle energy with near 100% weight retention through intermediate barriers.
• Concealed carry permit holders — relies on a 110 grain bullet weight to significantly lower felt recoil and muzzle flip compared to standard 158 grain loads for rapid follow-up shots.
• Hunters — needs a lead-free .38 Special finishing cartridge yielding 340 m/s muzzle velocity and a 0.172 G1 ballistic coefficient for flat trajectories and clean humane dispatch out to 25 metres.

Less suitable for: Firing from short 2-inch snub-nose revolver barrels where reduced velocity prevents proper hollow-point expansion, shooting at target distances beyond 50 metres where trajectory drops 4.3 cm and velocity drops below 313 m/s, or harvesting heavy-bodied game; for these operational envelopes, heavier 158 gr jacketed soft-point rounds or magnum-calibre .357 ammunition provide greater penetration and energy retention.