Federal Premium offers their very best .45 ACP ammunition for defense in two types of packages: 20-round boxes for citizens, and 50-round boxes for professionals. This is the one for professionals.

Whether it’s called “Tactical HST” or “Personal Defense HST,” it’s the same thing: ammunition that has been painstakingly engineered to neutralize a threat as quickly as possible, and with as little threat of over-penetration as possible. This round’s 230 grain HST jacketed hollow point (890 fps muzzle velocity; 5” test barrel; .190 G1 BC) features a rugged copper jacket that is shaped for smooth semi-auto feeding, and a nose cavity that reliably triggers expansion following passage through a variety of common urban barriers.

The FBI test protocol deems a bullet ideal for defense when it penetrates 10% calibrated ordnance gelatin to a depth of 12 to 18 inches after having flown a distance of 10 feet from the muzzle. Here is Federal’s published test data:
• Bare gel - 12.0” penetration; .980” expansion; 231 grain weight retention
• Heavy clothing - 13.5” penetration; .870” expansion; 229 grain weight retention
• Steel - 17.5” penetration; .510” expansion; 230 grain weight retention
• Wall board - 12.0” penetration; .820” expansion; 229 grain weight retention
• Plywood - 12.0” penetration; 1.000” expansion; 230 grain weight retention
• Safety glass - 10.5” penetration; .660” expansion; 223 grain weight retention

50 Round Box

Features and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: P45HST2
Caliber: .45 ACP
Bullet Weight: 230 Grains
Bullet Type: HST Jacketed Hollow Point
Muzzle Velocity: 890 fps
Muzzle Energy: 404 ft/lbs
Reloadable Nickel-Plated Brass Case
50 Rounds