50 Rounds of 180gr JHP .40 S&W Ammo by Federal HST

Whether Federal Premium Law Enforcement Tactical HST 40 S&W ammunition is good or not depends entirely on your perspective. If you are a law enforcement officer or a private citizen who demands the pinnacle of performance when it comes to personal protection, then it is very good indeed. But if you are the threat who is attacking either of those two classes of people, then it is terrible.

This cartridge features Federal’s HST bullet – the Minnesotan company’s best jacketed hollow point bullet for self-defense to date. It was designed solely to satisfy the FBI test protocol to the greatest extent possible, and as such exhibits exemplary weight retention, consistent penetration depth, and uniformly wide terminal expansion. The HST bullet’s nose cavity is designed not only to feed with the utmost reliability, but also to resist becoming obstructed with debris that could inhibit terminal expansion. The HST is not a bonded bullet, yet it still manages to retain the virtual entirety of its weight even after having passed through heavy clothing, wall board, and multiple other barriers you’re likely to encounter during a life-or-death altercation.

Nickel-plated brass cases suit such reliable bullets perfectly. They provide corrosion resistance, they reduce friction to enhance functionality in a semi-automatic, and they even make the cartridges easier to see in the chamber and magazine. Carefully assembled and painstakingly inspected, you have all your work ahead of you if you want to find a better 40 S&W cartridge.