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50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo

50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo

Name: 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo
Brand: Federal Ammunition
Price: 54.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Federal Ammunition 165 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details

40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165 Grain Hollow Point Ammo – 50 Rounds

Founded in 1922, Federal Premium has evolved into one of the world's largest producers of ammunition. Federal Premium’s LE Tactical HST line provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance. The duty load of choice for law enforcement officers around the globe, these loads also deliver the optimal performance for civilian personal protection.

This package contains 50 rounds of Federal LE Tactical .40 Smith & Wesson ammunition. Each round is loaded with a 165 grain HST hollow point projectile. These specially designed HST hollow points will not plug, even when passing through tough barriers. The result is impressive weight retention and terminal expansion, perfect for self-defense situations.

This is the next generation in high performance personal protection ammunition. Featuring a round nose profile and nickel-plated brass casings, these rounds deliver smooth, feeding, function and extraction. When paired with Federal Premium’s unique clean-burning primers, you get the ultimate in function and reliability. Each round produces a consistent muzzle velocity of 1130 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 468 foot pounds.

Manufacturer

Federal Ammunition
Condition

New
Bullet Weight

165 Grain
Bullet Type

Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Use Type

Self Defense
Casing Type

Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity

50
Ammo Caliber

40 Smith & Wesson
Manufacturer SKU

P40HST3
Primer Type

Boxer
Muzzle Velocity

1130
Muzzle Energy

468
UPC Barcode

029465094478
Cost Per Round

$1.10/ppr

Ballistic Gel Testing

We tested this Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson ammo by firing five rounds with a S&W M&P40c with a 3.5-inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 18.92-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.676-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 40 Smith & Wesson ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 40 Smith & Wesson.

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

50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo fired into ballistic gelatin

Unfired versus Fired Round Comparison

Image detailing before and after firing 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo

How do the results for this Federal Ammunition 40 Smith & Wesson compare to other 40 S&W?

50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
			Median
Bullet Depth (in.)	16.8	17.7	19.7	19.8	20.6
Expanded Diameter (in.)	0.66	0.67	0.68	0.68	0.69
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.)	164.4	164.6	164.8	164.8	165
Bullet Velocity (fps)	1033	1035	1036	1037	1043

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posted on 9/17/2020 by Kevin Bedford

Done very well, I will buy again soon
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posted on 6/18/2016 by Dennis Preston

These guys are good to go. Been a customer since 2008 and they have always done it right.

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When Was the .40 S&W Created?

In the world of firearms, the .40 S&W is actually a fairly new cartridge. It was created in 1990 after an infamous shootout between two bank robbers and eight FBI agents. Two agents lost their lives in a gun battle that saw the law enforcement personnel heavily outgunned. Despite being hit by the agents, the bank robbers were able to continue fighting, although they were eventually killed by law enforcement. In the aftermath, the FBI commissioned the production of a powerful cartridge with manageable recoil, giving law enforcement stopping power while allowing for accurate secondary shots. With this goal in mind, the .40 S&W was born.

What Does the “S&W” Mean?

“S&W” stands for Smith & Wesson, the company that was primarily responsible for creating the cartridge. It is common practice, dating back to the 1800’s, to have companies put their names on ammunition. This is seen in rounds like the .223 Remington, .270 Winchester, and 9mm Luger.

How Does the .40 S&W Compare to the 9mm Luger?

While these two cartridges are often compared, due mostly to the overall popularity of both, they are distinctly different products. The biggest difference is size: .40 S&W is noticeably larger than 9mm Luger ammo and has a wider bullet and neck diameter. They do, however, have similar overall lengths. Because of the wider diameters, the .40 S&W generally has higher stats for power. Head to our blog for more on how 40 S&W compares to 9mm.

Is a 10mm Auto the Same as a .40 S&W?

No. While these two cartridges are similar in diameters, they are different in overall length. They both have bullet diameters of .4 inches, but the 10mm Auto has a longer overall length. The result is that the 10mm Auto generally fires at a faster speed and has more power compared to the .40 S&W, assuming the cartridges are loaded with similar bullets. The .40 S&W, however, has lighter recoil. In fact, it was designed to have a forceful impact with lighter recoil, which makes for accurate followup shots.

What Type of .40 S&W Ammo Should I Purchase?

That depends on the purpose for your ammunition. If you are using the cartridges for target practice or competition, you will likely want full metal jacket rounds, which cycle with greater ease and leave less fouling in the barrel. On the other hand, if you are loading your weapon for self defense, you will want expanding rounds, such as jacketed hollow points or jacketed soft-nose bullets.