The Federal HST 9mm Luger 124 gr load (Federal part no. P9HST1S) is a 20-round box of 124-grain hst jacketed hollow point ammunition for 9mm Luger handguns. Federal Ammunition lists the usage as self-defense. Federal describes HST as a duty load for law enforcement, with a hollow point designed not to plug while passing through a variety of barriers. Federal publishes a muzzle velocity of 1150 fps and 364 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for this load.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 9mm Luger, the maker’s own designation for this load.
• Bullet weight is 124 grains, the weight Federal lists for this load.
• The bullet is a HST Jacketed Hollow Point, built to expand on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1150 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, so you can compare it fairly with other loads.
• Muzzle energy is 364 ft-lbs, a published figure that sits next to the velocity.
• Velocity at 100 yards is listed at 977 fps, showing how much speed the bullet holds downrange.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for carry magazines and a range check.
• Federal lists the usage as self-defense, the purpose this load was designed for.
• The case is nickel-plated, and Federal pairs it with a high-performance primer for reliable function.
• Federal states the jacket and core hold together for nearly 100 percent weight retention through even tough materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this load a 9mm Luger? Yes. Federal lists the cartridge as 9mm Luger, loaded with a 124-grain HST jacketed hollow point at 1150 fps.

How many rounds come in the box? The box holds 20 rounds of 124-grain 9mm Luger.

What velocity does Federal publish for this load? Federal lists 1150 fps at the muzzle from a 4-inch test barrel, with 364 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and 977 fps at 100 yards.

Buy the Federal Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger 124 gr JHP, 20 Rounds

The 124-grain HST in 9mm Luger is the standard-weight defensive option in this line. Order the 20-round box with other handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.