200rds - 9mm Federal Personal Defense 147gr. HST JHP Ammo

200rds - 9mm Federal Personal Defense 147gr. HST JHP Ammo Details

You're never outgunned when you load up your carry magazines with these 9mm rounds from Federal. HST ammunition is some the greatest available is constructed using reloadable brass casings that are nickel-plated for slick feeding and resistance to moisture. Each case is fitted with a non-corrosive Boxer primer; HST cartridges have their propellant mixtures laced with flash suppressant in order to stifle muzzle flash in low-light environments. This helps shooters maintain situational awareness, acquire proper sight pictures, and deliver faster follow-up shots. Atop the load is a 147-grain projectile which is heavy for the 9mm Luger but delivers excellent terminal ballistics while producing a smooth cycling impulse.

The HST projectile features a consistent lead core with a deep frontal cavity wrapped in a strong scored copper jacket. As a result, the round will produce high expansion upon impact and penetrate deeply before coming to halt in vital zones. This transfers a great amount of kinetic energy to the heart, lungs, and nerves in an effort to stop a fight and neutralize a threat. Federal Premium, an American company that has been around since 1922, works hard to manufacture some of the most reputable ammo around. Their products have been trusted to fill freezers, win Olympic gold medals, and protect law enforcement officers.

Gel test Results

We tested this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P Shield with a 3.1-inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 13.86-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.628-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.

On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 9mm Luger (9x19).

To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

Image detailing before and after firing 200rds - 9mm Federal Personal Defense 147gr. HST JHP Ammo Image detailing before and after firing 200rds - 9mm Federal Personal Defense 147gr. HST JHP Ammo

How do the results for this Federal Ammunition 9mm Luger (9x19) compare to other Subsonic 9mm Ammo?

200rds - 9mm Federal Personal Defense 147gr. HST JHP Ammo Gel Test Results

  Median
Bullet Depth (in.) 13 13.5 13.6 14.4 14.8
Expanded Diameter (in.) 0.54 0.56 0.63 0.69 0.72
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) 146 147 147 147 147
Bullet Velocity (fps) 897 907 913 922 923

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