On Duty: The Federal HST 45ACP

[mr.revolverguy]

Federal HST On The Front Line
Today we are testing the preferred 45ACP ammunition of the local law enforcement community.
Federal Premium 45ACP HST 230gr ammunition.
This test provides valuable information, chronograph data, accuracy data, penetration and expansion data.
Test Pistols
These pistols are what the local LEO community carries for on duty and off duty.
Glock 30

Glock21

Video

Guest Pistol
Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .454

Slow Motion Surprise
Pay close attention to the slow motion
Closing
In closing it seems for the federal HST to perform flawlessly it needs to be driven to a velocity of 800 to 850fps.

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[No_Regerts]

165gr HST from a .40 and 124gr from 9mm goes 1150. Should expand fine. 147gr 9mm and 180gr .40 are in the 1050 range. All well within the performance envelope for the majority of engagements.

 

[nammac]

My preferred carry ammo, all Federal HST:
9mm - 147 gr
.380 - 99 gr
.45. - 230 gr

When you care enough to only send the best

 

[mr.revolverguy]

It proves how much science goes into bullet making. Federal knows there bullets and knows what it takes for them to expand.