Contents:
Federal HST Performance — Subcompact Handguns
- .380 ACP, HST
- .38 Special +P, HST “Micro”
- 9mm, 150 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST “Micro”
- 9mm, 147 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST
- 9mm, 147 Grain, +P, HST
- 9mm, 124 Grain, +P HST
- 9mm, 124 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST
- .45 ACP, 240 Grain, +P, HST
Federal HST Performance — Mid-Size and Full-Size Handguns
- 9mm, 147 Grain, +P Pressure, HST
- 9mm, 147 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST
- .40 S&W, 135 Grain, HST
- .40 S&W, 165 Grain, HST
- .40 S&W, 180 Grain, HST
- .45 ACP, 230 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST
Introduction:
This ammunition is available in standard velocity with packaging labeled “Personal Defense”, and +P velocities with packaging labeled “Tactical”.
The “Tactical” +P ammunition exceeds the FBI’s barrier penetration requirement.
HST “Micro” standard pressure and +P ammunition is designed to be used with small, short barrel handguns such as snub-nose revolvers, and sub-compact semi-autos.
HST is not an acronym for anything specific, although the internet is full of suggestions (example: “Hydra Skok Two”).
Used by the Portland, Oregon, and San Diego, California police departments.
With 9mm 147 grain +P JHP you still get fantastic expansion even with subsonic velocity (1050 FPS). This is a good round for suppressed 9mm handguns.
Federal’s website will not show their +P “Tactical” loadings on their website. You can view +P loadings on the chart that is included in the photo collage above (click to enlarge). You can find both standard pressure and +P HST ammunition for sale at Ammunition To Go.
When buying Federal HST ammunition keep in mind that law enforcement almost always uses the law enforcement “Tactical” +P variation of the HST ammunition in their full-size and mid-size duty pistols. (except for .40 S&W as there is no such thing as .40 S&W +P). Before buying +P ammunition make sure that your pistol is designed to shoot +P ammunition. If you have a Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P pistol then you are good to go with +P ammo. If you have a pistol whose operating manual states that you should not use +P ammunition (such as a Smith & Wesson Shield), or a smaller frame handgun that might be too punishing to shoot with +P ammunition, then choose the standard velocity “Personal Defense” version.
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Federal HST Performance — Subcompact Handguns:
.380 ACP, HST:
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.38 Special +P, HST “Micro”:
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9mm, 150 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST “Micro”:
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9mm, 147 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST:
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9mm, 147 Grain, +P, HST:
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9mm, 124 Grain, +P, HST:
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9mm, 124 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST:
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.45 ACP, 240 Grain, +P, HST:
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Federal HST Performance — Mid-Size and Full-Size Handguns:
9mm, 147 Grain, +P Pressure, HST:
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9mm, 147 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST:
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9mm, 124 Grain, +P Pressure, HST:
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.40 S&W, 135 Grain, HST
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.40 S&W, 165 Grain, HST:
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.40 S&W, 180 Grain, HST:
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.45 ACP, 230 Grain, Standard Pressure, HST:
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