Speer Lawman .38 Special +P 158gr TMJ Ballistics
Brass Case • TMJ • MPN: 53750
Speer Lawman .38 Special +P 158gr TMJ Ballistics
Brass Case • TMJ • MPN: 53750
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 900 fps | 284 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 895 fps | 281 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 10 yds | 891 fps | 279 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 15 yds | 887 fps | 276 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 20 yds | 883 fps | 274 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 879 fps | 271 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 876 fps | 269 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 35 yds | 872 fps | 266 ft-lb | -0.6" |
| 40 yds | 868 fps | 264 ft-lb | -1.0" |
| 45 yds | 864 fps | 262 ft-lb | -1.6" |
| 50 yds | 861 fps | 260 ft-lb | -2.3" |
| 55 yds | 857 fps | 258 ft-lb | -3.1" |
| 60 yds | 853 fps | 255 ft-lb | -4.0" |
| 65 yds | 850 fps | 253 ft-lb | -5.1" |
| 70 yds | 846 fps | 251 ft-lb | -6.3" |
| 75 yds | 843 fps | 249 ft-lb | -7.5" |
| 80 yds | 839 fps | 247 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 85 yds | 836 fps | 245 ft-lb | -10.5" |
| 90 yds | 833 fps | 243 ft-lb | -12.1" |
| 95 yds | 829 fps | 241 ft-lb | -13.9" |
| 100 yds | 826 fps | 239 ft-lb | -15.8" |
Product Overview
Speer Lawman's 158gr TMJ +P is a law enforcement training load designed to replicate the recoil and point of impact of Speer Gold Dot .38 Special +P defensive ammunition. At 900 fps and 284 ft-lbs, it generates noticeably more energy than standard-pressure 158gr loads. The +P designation means higher chamber pressure, so confirm your revolver is rated for it before running a steady diet of this ammo. Most modern Smith & Wesson and Ruger revolvers handle +P without issue.
The total metal jacket bullet fully encloses the lead core, including the base. That base coverage prevents hot propellant gases from vaporizing lead at the bullet's heel, which reduces airborne lead exposure at indoor ranges. Departments and ranges with strict air quality requirements often mandate TMJ or similar enclosed-base projectiles for this reason. The TMJ design also cuts barrel fouling compared to bare lead rounds.
Officers and armed citizens who carry Gold Dot .38 Special +P will get the most benefit from this load. The matched bullet weight and velocity profile mean recoil impulse and sight tracking feel nearly identical to the carry round. That kind of training-to-carry consistency is hard to find in other practice loads. The brass cases are reloadable, though most shooters buying Lawman are running it as-is for high-volume qualification and proficiency drills.
- TMJ bullet fully encloses the lead core, including the base, which reduces airborne lead at indoor ranges
- +P velocity at 900 fps matches Speer Gold Dot .38 Special +P carry loads for realistic recoil training
- 284 ft-lbs of energy clears power factor requirements for competition revolver divisions
- Made in Lewiston, Idaho by Speer with CCI primers and consistent lot-to-lot quality
- +P pressure limits use to revolvers rated for it — not safe for older or lightweight models without +P ratings
- More expensive per round than budget brands like Magtech or Armscor due to Speer's premium positioning
- 158gr +P produces more felt recoil than standard-pressure loads, which can tire shooters in long sessions
All Speer Lawman .38 Special +P 158gr TMJ Prices
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