Federal Premium 9mm Luger 147-grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition (part no. P9HST2) loads the duty round carried by more law enforcement agencies than nearly any other defensive handgun cartridge. Federal Ammunition engineers the HST bullet’s large hollow-point cavity and skived jacket to resist clogging from clothing while expanding consistently across a wide range of impact velocities, from point-blank to extended defensive distances. The 147-grain weight is the subsonic standard for 9mm, favored for its reliable expansion and manageable recoil in duty and carry pistols alike. In handgun ammunition built for serious defensive use, this is the load agencies trust.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, the most widely carried defensive handgun cartridge in the country.
• The bullet weighs 147 grains, the subsonic standard weight favored for consistent expansion and controlled recoil.
• The bullet is Federal’s HST design, with a large hollow-point cavity engineered to resist clogging from clothing.
• The skived jacket is built to expand consistently across a wide range of impact velocities.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, shipped 20 boxes to the case for shooters restocking a duty or carry supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HST considered a duty-grade defensive round? Its large cavity and skived jacket are engineered to expand reliably through clothing and barriers, which is why it is carried by numerous law enforcement agencies as issued duty ammunition.

Is 147 grains a good choice for a compact carry 9mm? Yes, the subsonic 147-grain weight is a common choice for carry pistols, offering reliable expansion with a recoil impulse most shooters find manageable.

Buy Federal Premium 9mm Luger 147gr HST

A defensive pistol deserves the same round agencies trust for duty carry, and HST has earned that reputation the hard way. Keep a case on hand for practice and carry alike. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.