Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense HST ammunition in .40 S&W (brand part no. P40HST1S) is a defensive load engineered around reliable expansion and stopping power. Federal Ammunition builds this load from consistent, quality-checked components for dependable performance shot after shot. At the heart of this load is the 180 gr bullet with a hollow point (HP) design, matched to the .40 S&W platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Federal Ammunition load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .40 S&W, a caliber with ammunition and magazines available everywhere.
• The bullet weighs 180 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Hollow Point (HP) design, built to expand reliably for stopping power.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, reloadable for handloaders who want to reuse brass.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left to shoot.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, a convenient bulk quantity for high-volume shooters.
• Cost works out to about $1.65 per round, keeping practice sessions affordable.
• The box ships at approximately 0.80 lbs, handy for planning shipping costs on a bulk order.
• The HST jacketed hollow point is engineered for consistent expansion and controlled penetration through both bare gelatin and heavy clothing, a duty-proven design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .40 S&W? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .40 S&W carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .40 S&W.

Buy the Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense HST .40 S&W 180 gr Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

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