Buffalo Bore Strictly Business .38 Super +P 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point (MPN: 33B/20)
Concealed carry permit holders, tactical operators, and 1911 marksmen running .38 Super handguns for self-defense often find standard commercial target loads lack the terminal energy and bullet expansion needed for personal protection. Buffalo Bore engineered their "Strictly Business" Personal Defense 124-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) +P load specifically to solve this issue. Purpose-built to push the .38 Super platform to its true tactical potential, this high-velocity defensive cartridge delivers devastating energy transfer, reliable terminal expansion, and deep barrier penetration.
Every round in Buffalo Bore’s 33B series is manufactured in the USA using flash-suppressed propellants and premium components. Featuring a custom-selected 124-grain jacketed hollow point projectile, the notched copper jacket controls expansion to prevent premature fragmentation while maximizing permanent wound channel diameter. Buffalo Bore seats these high-performance projectiles into factory-fresh, heavy-walled reloadable brass cases charged with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive boxer primers, ensuring reliable cycling and minimal muzzle flash in low-light tactical encounters.
Out on the range or in personal defense setups, expect crisp, high-energy slide dynamics and flat downrange flight paths. Pushing a true muzzle velocity of approximately 1,350 FPS from standard 5-inch 1911 barrels, this 124-grain +P loading generates over 500 ft-lbs of muzzle energy to guarantee positive slide action and lethal terminal ballistics. The high-grade drawn brass cases feature precise semi-rimmed tolerances for smooth feeding across single-stack and double-stack .38 Super magazines, making this 20-round box an top-tier choice for primary carry ammunition.
Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance
Shipping Restrictions: Ammunition sales are strictly regulated. Check all state and local laws prior to ordering. Cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or internationally. Must ship via ORM-D / Hazardous Ground transport.
Armorer Tip: Buffalo Bore's .38 Super +P loadings operate at maximum SAAMI pressure thresholds (~1,350 FPS with a 124gr projectile). Ensure your firearm is in good mechanical condition and chambered specifically for .38 Super +P. Never fire .38 Super +P ammunition in vintage handguns chambered for low-pressure .38 Auto (.38 ACP). Inspect recoil springs on 1911 platforms regularly to handle high slide velocities and prevent frame battering.
Key Features
- Full Power +P Defensive Loading: Propels a 124gr JHP at ~1,350 FPS for over 500 ft-lbs of stopping power.
- Flash-Suppressed Powder Blend: Formulated with low-flash propellants to preserve night vision during indoor or night defense scenarios.
- Controlled Terminal Expansion: Premium jacketed hollow point design mushrooms wide without jacket separation.
- USA-Made Precision: Hand-inspected and manufactured under strict quality control standards for absolute reliability.
- Heavy-Duty Reloadable Brass: Drawn brass cases engineered with uniform wall thickness and standard semi-rim dimensions.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Buffalo Bore Ammunition
- Product Line: Strictly Business / Personal Defense Series
- MPN: 33B/20 (33B)
- UPC: 651815033020
- Caliber / Gauge: .38 Super +P (.38 Super Auto)
- Bullet Weight: 124 Grain
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~1,350 FPS (5-inch Barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: ~502 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Brass (Reloadable)
- Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive)
- Box Quantity: 20 Rounds per Box
- Case Quantity: 200 Rounds (10 Boxes) / 500 Rounds Bulk
