FEDERAL PERSONAL DEFENSE HST .40 S&W 180GR is the gold standard in duty and defensive handgun ammunition. Engineered to deliver consistent expansion, optimal penetration, and outstanding weight retention, the HST design has been adopted by law enforcement agencies worldwide for its proven terminal performance.

The specially engineered HST hollow point cavity resists plugging through heavy clothing and intermediate barriers, ensuring reliable expansion in real-world scenarios. Nickel-plated brass, premium primers, and a clean-burning propellant deliver exceptional function and reliability in duty pistols and personal defense firearms.

With a muzzle velocity of 1010 fps from a 4" test barrel, the 180-grain HST load provides balanced recoil control, deep penetration, and outstanding accuracy—making it one of the most trusted defensive loads available.