Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok ammunition in 9mm (brand part no. P9HS1) is built for shooters who carry this round for personal or home defense. Federal Ammunition manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 124 gr bullet with a hollow point design, matched to the 9mm platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Federal Ammunition load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm, one of the most carried, most available cartridges for the platform.
• The bullet weighs 124 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Hollow Point design, engineered to expand and transfer energy on impact.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 25 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $1.29 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 0.59 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The bullet uses Federal’s signature Hydra-Shok center-post hollow point, channeling energy through the cavity for controlled, reliable expansion.
• Federal Premium primers go through more frequent inspection for dimensional tolerances, ensuring consistent ignition on every shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in 9mm? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive 9mm carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 9mm.

Buy the Federal Ammunition Premium Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 9mm 124 gr Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.