Recently I bought a case of Remington +P 38 Special 158-grain LSWC-HP ammunition, all manufacturers' versions being referred to as the FBI Load. Prior to making the purchase I wandered the Internet for information and pricing pertaining to 38 Special and 357 Magnum ammunition used in snubnose revolvers. Information evaluating the many selections available, and their comparative prices, caused me to make my purchase among the three versions of this ammunition, specifically choosing Remingon's.
I've been wondering:
- How this ammunition got its moniker;
- When the FBI began using it, and when its use ceased;
- What revolver the FBI used for it - that is, revolver's chambered caliber, its barrel length;
- Why it was selected rather than choosing among 357 Magnum ammunitions;
- In short, what is the history of the 38 Special "FBI Load?"