Personal Defense HST
Part #: P40HST1S
Effective self-defense requires ammunition that provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance. And HST® delivers. That’s why it’s already the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world. Its specially designed hollow point won't plug while passing through a variety of barriers, and the bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100 percent weight retention through even the toughest materials.
- Caliber: 40 S&W
- Bullet Weight (grains): 180
- Bullet Style: HST
- Muzzle Velocity: 1010
- Ballistic Coefficient: .170
- Package Quantity: 20
- Use: Personal Defense
- MSRP: $31.99
Features
- Specially designed hollow point expands reliably through a variety of barriers
- Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for personal defense situations without over penetrating
- Superior performance in FBI test protocol used by law enforcement officials to assess and select duty ammunition
- Bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case and Federal’s unique primer provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns
Performance
Velocity in feet per second
| Muzzle | 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 | 980 | 954 | 930 | 908 |
Energy in Foot Pounds
| Muzzle | 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 384 | 364 | 346 | 329 |
Average Range
| 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
-1.4 | -5.1 | -11.4 |
Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at 100 yards. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line.
Downloads
Premium Technology
HST®
- Nickel-plated brass case
- Patented co-aligned internal and external skiving
- Deep tapered hollow point
- Reliable Federal® primer
- Cannelure locks jacket to core
- Tapered jacket profile
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MP Man from
Nothing Better Than HST
I have been using this ammo in my M&P 1.0 .40 for a few years now. When I do my ballistics gel tests it never fails to do as your company states it will. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of this bullet.
Date published: 2018-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RRuss from
HST IS THE BEST!!!
I've shot the HST into many water jugs myself, & it mushrooms exactly as shown! I 'know' this is the best available to the public, after months of research! Thank you, Federal!
Date published: 2014-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
healthnut from
THANK YOU FEDERAL!!!!
I'm so thankful that they made these easier to get than before. I am a huge fan of this bullet. I trust it with my life. I urge anyone to do the same.
Date published: 2013-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FMJAR15 from
Excellent Barrier Penetration
Thank You FEDERAL for offereing us PUBLIC the HST Bullet! The Honest Citizen should be able to defend his family with the same quality ammo as our law enforcement. HST bullet wont plug as easy as the older design bullets. HST also has excellent expansion compared to older handgun bullets .
Now can we have a 38spl 147gr+P HST!!!
All 6 of my fixed sight S&W Jframes have a POA/POI using 158gr
Also the 148gr Target WC is pretty close.
This is why I want a 147 to 158 gr HST loaded in 38spl+P and design to expand well with a 1 7/8 barrel.
Date published: 2013-03-18