Product Description
Federal Premium HST is the load that set the standard for barrier-blind defensive hollow point performance, and the 147-grain subsonic loading is the choice of discerning concealed carriers and law enforcement professionals who prioritize deep, reliable penetration over raw velocity. Running at approximately 1,000 fps from a full-size pistol, the 147gr HST consistently achieves 13–15 inches of penetration in 10% ordnance gelatin — right in the FBI's optimal window — while expanding to nearly .60 caliber with full petal retention. The proprietary skived jacket and mechanically formed hollow point cavity are engineered to initiate expansion reliably through all FBI protocol barriers: bare gel, heavy clothing, drywall, plywood, steel, and glass. Unlike bonded designs that can over-penetrate through soft targets, HST's unique jacket profile separates cleanly but retains near 100% weight. Nickel-plated brass cases ease chamber checks in low light and resist corrosion in a carry gun that may go weeks between cleanings. This is what I personally carry, and it's hard to argue against a round with this much documented real-world performance data behind it.
Features
- Patented HST hollow point cavity — consistent expansion through all FBI protocol barriers
- 147-grain subsonic load — reduced muzzle blast in short-barrel pistols and suppressed setups
- Near 100% weight retention for deep straight-line penetration
- Nickel-plated brass cases — corrosion resistant, easy chamber visibility
- Optimized for full-size and compact 9mm pistols
- Trusted by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
Specifications
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Bullet Weight: 147 grain
- Bullet Type: JHP (HST Hollow Point)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~1,000 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~326 ft-lbs
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Casing: Nickel-plated brass
- UPC: 604544621075
