Effective self-defense requires ammunition that provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance. And HST® delivers. That's why it's already the duty load of choice for law enforcement officers throughout the world. Its specially designed hollow point won't plug while passing through a variety of barriers, and the bullet jacket and core hold together to provide nearly 100 percent weight retention through even the toughest materials.

• Specially designed hollow point expands reliably through a variety of barriers
• Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for personal defense situations without overpenetrating
• Superior performance in FBI test protocol used by law enforcement officials to assess and select duty ammunition
• Bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case and Federal's unique primer provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns