Freedom Munitions X-DEF Line Adds 38 Special

by Nic L

Published: May 22nd, 2023

Freedom Munitions X-DEF Line-Up Adds 38 Special

Despite what the keyboard warriors tell you, revolvers are not dead. Plenty of people still carry wheel guns for a variety of reasons, and for that, they need defensive ammunition. Just added to their list of options is an expansion of the Freedom Munitions X-Def line. Now available for your defensive needs, the lineup now includes .38 Special defensive loads.

Freedom Munitions @ TFB:

Freedom’s X-DEF 38 Special hollow point ammunition, like all X-DEF products, has been designed from the ground up by Freedom Munitions with optimum penetration and weight retention in mind. X-DEF ammunition is intended for personal protection and rigorously tested to ensure utmost performance.

Freedom Munitions X-DEF Line Adds 38 Special

The new .38 Special X-Def rounds from Freedom Munitions use the X-Treme Bullets copper-plated,158-grain bonded hollowpoint bullet. The bullets are seated in brass cases. From their own testing, these rounds had an average velocity of 925 FPS when fired through a 6″ barrel. This velocity lead to 13-15″ penetration in ballistic gelatin. Weight retention is high on the list of priorities, and Freedom Munitions claims at least 99% weight retention. A box will run you about $33, but for a box of 50, instead of the usual 20 or 25. If you’d like to step up the power, Freedom Munitions also offers .357 Magnum loads as a part of the X-Def line.

SPECS

Caliber: .38 Special
Bullet type: Hollowpoint
Bullet weight: 158 gr
Average velocity: 925 FPS
MSRP: $33.00/50 rounds

Freedom Munitions X-DEF Line-Up Adds 38 Special

If you’d like to read all of the details, head over to the Freedom Munitions website. Don’t forget to give them a like and follow on all of their social media pages. Freedom Munitions can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Stay safe out there!

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Nic L

Stemming from his childhood love of WWII history, Nic's passion for firearms continues to grow as his maturity level recedes. He has competed in local USPSA, IDPA, and rifle competitions, and has an almost unnatural affection for Rosie, his Gen3 Glock 19. @the_brutal_rooster

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Hoyden on May 22, 2023

I’d like to see velocity data at 1and7/8ths inch barrel where MOST .38Spl ammo is carried. J Frame, LCR, etc.
Only Sgt Malloy and Officer Reed carry 6” K Frames into danger anymore.

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- Retfed on May 22, 2023
  
  @Hoyden You took the words right out of my mouth (or my fingers, as the case may be). Ninety percent of the people who carry revolvers for self-defense carry 3-inches or smaller; ninety percent of that ninety percent are 1.875 inches, as you said.
  There's no indication anywhere in the article, or on the pictured box, that these are Plus Ps, so maybe they would be good in older .38s, like Gramps's Victory Model, or the Model 12s that revolver writers drool over.
  
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- Christopher on May 22, 2023
  
  @retfed If these are +P loads, the speeds seem off because the weight of the projectile. From a 2 inch or 1.8 inch you're still likely getting around 800 fps though. That of course is based on data from other .38 loads from those barrel lengths. If they are a none +P though, I'd suspect velocities as low as 750 might be achieved.
  That said, the real question is, do those Gold Dots expand at that speed? If not then it's just over priced target ammo.
  
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- Retfed on May 22, 2023
  
  @Christopher Yes, that's my concern. I'd like to see them give good performance from "2-inch" barrels, but I'm not holding my breath.
  
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- Christopher on May 22, 2023
  
  @retfed If they do expand well they will likely expand too quickly and won't penetrate. But st that weight I don't see it happening. I know a lot of .38 user who load their own and the best results all come out of 130gr and lighter.
  
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- Beju on May 22, 2023
  
  @Christopher Previous tests of the Gold Dot Short Barrel 135 gr +P have shown inconsistent expansion through heavy clothing, which may be a concern for revolvers that many like as winter coat pocket guns.
  The only gel tests I've seen of Gold Dot 158 gr (in .357 Magnum) appear to be a different/older bullet design with less exposed lead.
  
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- Drewogatory on May 23, 2023
  
  @Christopher Inconsistent expansion at low velocity is why some folks carry wadcutters, conventionasl or reversed.
  
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- Christopher on May 23, 2023
  
  @Drewogatory Indeed, I know several who do both.
  
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- Mark on May 23, 2023
  
  @Hoyden Yeah across the board, we need see ammo manufacturers post velocity from the common barrel lengths.
  These 6" .38, 24" .223, 4" .380 etc velocities are awful.
  
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Magma on May 23, 2023

The only 38 Special you will ever need https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

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- Drewogatory on May 23, 2023
  
  @Magma LOL, I hate Hold on Loosely so much it took me years to realize the rest of that album is actually pretty solid.
  
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- River_rover on May 24, 2023
  
  @Magma Album art. Those Wild Eyed Southern Boys had taste.
  
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