Remington Golden Saber .38 Special +P 125gr BJHP Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • BJHP • MPN: 27606
Remington Golden Saber .38 Special +P 125gr BJHP Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • BJHP • MPN: 27606
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 975 fps | 263 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 968 fps | 260 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 10 yds | 961 fps | 256 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 15 yds | 955 fps | 253 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 20 yds | 949 fps | 250 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 943 fps | 247 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 938 fps | 244 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 35 yds | 932 fps | 241 ft-lb | -0.5" |
| 40 yds | 926 fps | 238 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 45 yds | 921 fps | 235 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 50 yds | 916 fps | 232 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 55 yds | 910 fps | 230 ft-lb | -2.6" |
| 60 yds | 905 fps | 227 ft-lb | -3.4" |
| 65 yds | 900 fps | 225 ft-lb | -4.3" |
| 70 yds | 895 fps | 222 ft-lb | -5.4" |
| 75 yds | 890 fps | 220 ft-lb | -6.5" |
| 80 yds | 885 fps | 217 ft-lb | -7.7" |
| 85 yds | 881 fps | 215 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 90 yds | 876 fps | 213 ft-lb | -10.5" |
| 95 yds | 871 fps | 210 ft-lb | -12.1" |
| 100 yds | 867 fps | 208 ft-lb | -13.7" |
Product Overview
Remington's Golden Saber +P 125gr BJHP is a premium defensive load that uses a brass-jacketed hollow point to address a common problem with traditional JHP bullets. Most hollow points use a copper jacket, but the Golden Saber's brass jacket is harder and less prone to plugging with clothing or other debris. When the bullet hits tissue, the jacket petals peel back in a controlled pattern while the lead core drives forward. At 975 fps and 264 ft-lbs of energy, this is one of the harder-hitting 125gr +P loads in .38 Special.
The velocity advantage over competing 125gr +P loads like Gold Dot (945 fps) and Blazer (945 fps) translates directly to more reliable expansion and deeper penetration. That extra 30 fps matters at the margins, especially from a 2-inch barrel where every round loses significant velocity. The nickel-plated brass cases feed smoothly into the cylinder and resist tarnishing during months of carry. For shooters who want a premium defensive load but prefer Remington's engineering approach over Speer's bonded core or Hornady's polymer tip, the Golden Saber occupies that space.
This load is best suited for dedicated carry revolvers and duty guns. The brass jacket design performs well through automotive glass and wallboard, making it a reasonable choice for law enforcement backup guns. The 264 ft-lbs of energy is near the top of what .38 Special +P can deliver with a 125gr bullet. Shooters who reload will find the nickel-plated cases functional at the bench, though they may show mouth cracks sooner than plain brass after multiple loadings.
- Brass jacket resists plugging from clothing better than standard copper-jacketed hollow points
- 975 fps is among the fastest 125gr +P loads in .38 Special, generating 264 ft-lbs of energy
- Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and allow easy visual chamber checks
- Controlled jacket petal separation produces consistent wound channels
- Not a bonded design, so the core and jacket can separate on hard barriers
- Higher velocity means sharper recoil in lightweight revolvers compared to 945 fps competitors
- Remington's recent ownership changes have raised questions about production consistency
- Premium price with limited availability compared to Gold Dot or Critical Defense
All Remington Golden Saber .38 Special +P 125gr BJHP Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $30.00 | $18.43 | $48.43 | $2.42 |
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