Question regarding Fiocchi 38B

[Sistema1927]

Just received a new shipment of Fiocchi 38B .38 Special 158 HP ammo.

Unlike the past, where this round was loaded with an exposed lead hollow point it now has a fully jacketed HP.

Does anyone know what bullet is now being used? The jacket is scored 6x, and it looks similar to the DPX with a small cavity, but as far as I know that bullet only comes in 110.

 

[Sistema1927]

I sent them an email, and here is the response:

Hello Mr. [Sistema1927],

How are you today? Thank you for choosing Fiocchi of America products. The previous bullet loaded in our 38B was a SJHP, a couple of years back we had to switch the bullet to a JHP due to lack of supply from our component manufacturer. The “new” loading will perform in the same manner as the previous loading in almost every measurable field. The difference in the two bullets will be in the expansion vs penetration area. The JHP will have greater penetration, while the SJHP will have quicker expansion. I hope this answers your question, thank you once again for choosing Fiocchi of America. Please let me know if there is anything further I can do to assist you.

Sincerely,
Buel Collins
Fiocchi of America
Area Sales Manager

Well, I don't know anything that I didn't know before. Shooting the new round out of a short barrel revolver probably means that I am going to get zero expansion, whereas the old loading would probably give some expansion.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

How can you assume the new bullet won't be every bit as good as the old? The Fiocchi rep clearly said, "The new loading will perform in the same manner as the previous loading in almost every measurable field." I'm sure when they could no longer get the bullets they were using they searched out bullets that would provide similar performance. If the exposed lead makes you think the old round would expand better how can we explain the reliable expansion of all-alloy bullets?

 

[Hondo 60]

The only way to know for sure is to do some testing yourself.
Maybe make your own ballistics jello

Sounds like a great way to spend a day.