Federal Premium HST .40 S&W 180gr Personal Defense

Federal Premium HST Personal Defense Ammunition

Effective self-defense demands ammunition that performs reliably when it matters most. Federal Premium's HST line represents the gold standard in defensive handgun ammunition, trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Key Features

• Caliber: .40 S&W
• Bullet Weight: 180 grains
• Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (HST design)
• Muzzle Velocity: 1010 feet per second
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.17
• Package: 20 rounds per box

Performance Characteristics

The HST hollow point design delivers what matters in a defensive round:

• Consistent Expansion: The specially engineered hollow point expands reliably across a wide range of velocities and barriers.
• Barrier Resistant: Unlike conventional hollow points, the HST design won't plug or clog when passing through clothing, glass, metal, or other intermediate barriers.
• Weight Retention: The bullet jacket and core remain bonded together, providing nearly 100 percent weight retention even through the toughest materials. This ensures maximum energy transfer and consistent performance.
• Optimum Penetration: Designed to achieve the FBI's recommended penetration depth for reliable stopping performance.

Why Choose HST?

This is the ammunition trusted by professional law enforcement officers for duty use. The combination of controlled expansion, deep penetration, and exceptional reliability makes HST the logical choice for anyone serious about personal defense.