The Federal Premium HST 9mm Luger 147gr load (Federal part no. P9HST2S) is a 20-round box of the personal defense ammunition that Federal says is already the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world. The 147-grain HST jacketed hollow point is designed to expand reliably through a variety of barriers and keep nearly 100 percent of its weight. Federal pairs it with a nickel-plated case and a high-performance primer for dependable function. It is a serious choice for a carry or home defense 9mm.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm Luger, the most common defensive handgun cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 147 grains, the heavy-for-caliber weight that Federal pairs with deep penetration.
• The bullet is an HST jacketed hollow point, designed so the hollow point will not plug while passing through barriers.
• Muzzle velocity is 1000 fps, as Federal measures it from a 4-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 326 foot-pounds, the figure Federal publishes for this load at the muzzle.
• The test barrel length is 4 inches, which Federal uses for its published velocity and energy.
• The case is nickel-plated, which Federal says supports reliable function.
• The load uses a high-performance primer, which Federal lists among the features behind its reliability.
• The bullet jacket and core hold together for nearly 100 percent weight retention through tough materials.
• The box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for carry magazines and range checks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HST a law enforcement load? Federal calls HST the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world, and says it performs well in the FBI test protocol used to assess and select duty ammunition.

Does the bullet over-penetrate? Federal says the expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for personal defense situations without overpenetrating.

How many rounds are in the box? The box holds 20 rounds of 147-grain HST jacketed hollow point ammunition in 9mm Luger.

Buy the Federal Premium HST 9mm Luger 147gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Federal HST has a long record with duty users, and this 147-grain load brings that bullet to everyday carry guns. See more from Federal Ammunition, browse our handgun ammunition, and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.