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Description

The Federal Premium Personal Defense .357 Sig 125gr HST (Federal part no. P357SHST1S) loads a 125-grain HST behind .357 Sig chambering, built for personal defense and everyday carry. Federal engineers this round around consistent, reliable expansion when a fight-stopping hit matters most. HST is engineered with a large, deep hollow point cavity and a skived, mechanically bonded jacket that expands to nearly double its original diameter while retaining virtually all of its weight. For handgun ammunition, this is a carry-and-forget load for the nightstand, the holster, or the range bag.

Key Specifications

  • The chambering is .357 Sig, a proven defensive chambering with wide handgun and ammunition availability.
  • The bullet weighs 125 grains, a bullet weight that balances penetration depth with manageable recoil.
  • The bullet design is HST, a bullet construction designed to expand reliably and stop the threat.
  • The case material is Brass, the reloader-friendly standard, easy to inspect and resize.
  • The bullet is Federal’s HST, a mechanically bonded hollow point built for controlled, reliable expansion.
  • Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical case-lot size for stocking up without overcommitting.
  • At about $1.85 per round in this box quantity, it is competitive with comparable factory loads in this caliber.
  • The box ships at roughly 0.635 lb, light enough to make case-quantity orders easy to plan.
  • This load is built specifically for personal protection, prioritizing reliable expansion and feeding over economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Federal Premium Personal Defense .357 Sig 125gr HST best suited for? With .357 Sig chambering and a 125-grain HST, it is built for personal defense and everyday carry.

Is HST a duty-grade bullet? Yes, HST is one of the most widely carried law-enforcement duty rounds in the country for its consistent expansion and reliable feeding.

Is this a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, the 125-grain HST is built for reliable feeding and expansion in a carry pistol.

Buy the Federal Premium Personal Defense .357 Sig 125gr HST

Carrying every day means trusting the round in the chamber, and this is the load built to earn that trust. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.

Additional Information

UPC

604544657463

Manufacturer

Federal Ammunition

Manufacturer Part Number

P357SHST1S

Bullet Weight (Grains)

125

Caliber/Gauge

.357 Sig

Case Material

Brass

Grains

125Gr

Model

Federal Premium

Product Type

Hollow Point

Shipping Weight

0.635

Units per Box

20

Cost per Round

1.85