Bring modern defensive performance to the classic wheelgun with Buffalo Bore Ammunition Heavy “Strictly Business” .38 Special +P 125gr Low-Velocity Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)—a purpose-driven carry load engineered to maximize the real-world effectiveness of .38 Special revolvers, including short-barreled snubs. This loading is built around a 125-grain LV (low-velocity) JHP designed to expand at velocities as low as 800 fps, helping deliver reliable terminal performance even from very short barrels. Buffalo Bore also uses flash-suppressed powders to help preserve your night vision in low-light defensive situations. It’s packaged 20 rounds per box / 12 boxes per case (240 rounds per case) as Item 20B/20 (commonly listed as 20B20) with UPC 651815020228. Buffalo Bore+2Palmetto State Armory+2
Heavy .38 Special +P made for serious carry revolvers
The .38 Special remains one of the most carried defensive cartridges in America—especially in compact revolvers where simplicity, reliability, and concealability matter. The problem? Many standard-pressure .38 loads can feel underpowered in short barrels, and some hollow points struggle to expand when velocity drops.
Buffalo Bore’s Heavy Strictly Business approach addresses those realities head-on: it’s designed to “turbo-charge” your .38 Special +P revolver with performance-focused components, while keeping the platform’s proven strengths intact. Buffalo Bore
125gr LV Jacketed Hollow Point: tuned for short barrels
What sets Item 20B/20 apart is the bullet choice: a Low-Velocity (LV) Jacketed Hollow Point that Buffalo Bore states is designed to expand at as little as 800 fps. That’s a big deal for snub-nose revolvers in the 2" to 2.5" range, where many traditional JHP designs can fail to expand consistently due to reduced speed. Buffalo Bore+1
For shoppers searching SEO terms like “Buffalo Bore 20B20,” “38 Special +P 125gr JHP,” “LV jacketed hollow point,” or “651815020228,” this is the exact SKU and bullet type you want.
Flash-suppressed powder for low-light defensive use
Low-light defensive encounters are a reality, and muzzle flash can be disorienting in dark conditions—especially with short barrels. Buffalo Bore specifically notes that the powders in this load are flash suppressed so they won’t hinder your vision if you have to use your revolver in low light. Buffalo Bore+1
Published performance: 1,050 fps / 306 ft-lbs
Buffalo Bore lists this load at 1,050 fps with 306 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Those published numbers reflect the intent of the Heavy Strictly Business line: deliver meaningful performance from a traditional defensive cartridge without resorting to gimmicks. Buffalo Bore
Ideal for concealed carry, backup guns, and home defense
This load is an excellent match for:
Concealed carry snub-nose revolvers where expansion at lower velocity matters
Backup revolvers carried by those who prefer a simple, dependable platform
Home defense revolvers where consistent terminal performance and low-light considerations matter
Shooters who want a premium, consistent load to standardize for carry rotation and periodic function testing
Important: Only use .38 Special +P ammunition in revolvers rated for +P.
Stock-up friendly packaging: 20 per box / 12 per case
Whether you’re building a carry rotation, verifying point-of-impact, or setting aside a consistent supply for training and readiness, the case configuration makes planning easy:
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If you want a premium .38 Special +P defensive load engineered with snub-nose reality in mind—low-velocity expansion capability, flash-suppressed powder, and Buffalo Bore’s heavy-hitting “Strictly Business” intent—the Buffalo Bore 20B20 (20B/20) 125gr LV JHP is built for the revolver you carry when you need something you can trust.
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