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Federal HST 9mm 124gr JHP
A benchmark law-enforcement duty load with strong expansion, reliable feeding, and broad real-world adoption.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $30
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Federal
- Category
- ammunition
Features
- •124 grain JHP
- •9mm Luger
- •1,150 fps muzzle velocity
- •364 ft-lbs energy
- •Nickel-plated case
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Federal Premium Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Nickel-Plated Pistol Ammo, 20 Rounds, P9HST1S
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Overview
Federal Premium HST 124-grain is among the most trusted law enforcement duty loads in the world. The HST bullet features a specially designed hollow point that expands reliably through heavy clothing, auto glass, wallboard, plywood, and sheet steel while maintaining the 12-18" penetration depth specified by the FBI protocol.
In Lucky Gunner's calibrated ballistic gel testing, the 124gr HST averaged 18.28 inches of penetration with 0.606 inches of average expanded diameter from a full-size barrel. The nickel-plated brass case feeds smoothly and resists corrosion. Standard pressure loading means reliable cycling in compact and subcompact pistols without the snappy recoil of +P loads.
Federal HST has earned widespread adoption across federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The consistent terminal performance, barrier-blind expansion, and clean ignition make it the default recommendation for defensive carry ammunition in 9mm.
Key Features
- Specially designed hollow point for consistent expansion through barriers
- Nickel-plated brass case for reliable feeding and corrosion resistance
- Standard pressure loading suitable for all 9mm platforms
- FBI protocol tested through all six barrier types
- 18.28" avg penetration / 0.606" avg expansion in gel tests
- Broad law-enforcement adoption and strong third-party test history
Pros
- +Extensively tested and trusted LE duty load
- +Excellent expansion through heavy clothing barriers
- +Standard pressure works in all barrel lengths
- +Consistent lot-to-lot performance
Cons
- −Penetration at 18.28" is at the upper FBI limit
- −Higher price than budget defensive options
- −Can be difficult to find in stock
Detailed Specifications
- grainWeight
- 124gr
- velocity
- 1,150 fps
- energy
- 364 ft-lbs
- penetration
- 18.28"
- expansion
- 0.606"
- pressure
- Standard
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