{"product_id":"federal-law-enforcement-45-acp-auto-ammo-230-grain-hst-jacketed-hollow-point-p45hst2-p-3548","title":"Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 45 ACP AUTO Ammo 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P45HST2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFederal Premium Law Enforcement HST 45 ACP AUTO Ammo 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P45HST2\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRated 4.92 out of 5 across over 676 verified reviews and growing, this Federal HST 45 ACP load pairs a 230 grain Jacketed Hollow Point with nickel-plated brass cases for serious defensive use. Built for 45 Auto self-defense, it is designed for consistent expansion, optimum penetration, and dependable terminal performance in a Federal 45 ACP hollow point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Shooters Choose Federal 45 ACP\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;padding-left:1.25rem;list-style:disc;\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHST Defensive Bullet:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 230 grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point is built to expand consistently while supporting the penetration Federal specifies for terminal performance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrier-Minded Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal states the hollow point is specially designed not to plug while passing through barriers, helping the bullet perform as intended.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bullet jacket and core are designed to stay together through tough materials for near-total weight retention.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-Plated Brass Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nickel-plated brass case supports smooth feeding and extraction, a practical feature in defensive 45 ACP ammunition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Primer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal pairs this load with a centerfire Boxer primer and a high-performance primer design for reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted HST Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal HST 45 ACP is widely associated with duty and self-defense use, and the manufacturer describes HST as a law enforcement duty load.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.4rem;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Ballistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Federal HST 45 ACP 230 grain load is rated at 890 fps with 405 ft lbs of muzzle energy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat Customers Say\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomers rate this Federal 45 ACP hollow point 4.92 out of 5 across over 676 verified reviews and growing, with over 632 five-star reviews and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0.5rem 1rem;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;background:#f7f7f7;font-style:italic;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThis is by the far the best .45 ACP round for personal self defense. Shipping was slower than usual, but then again the whole northeastern was under snow so I can't blame target sports for that. Other than that, I highly recommend this round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0.35rem 0 0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003eRusbel G.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0.5rem 1rem;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;background:#f7f7f7;font-style:italic;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLove the HST series. Federal Law Enforcement 45 ACP AUTO Ammo is all I carry in my 380 and 45. Excellent spread and have never had a feeding problem. They use high grade powder so the weapons aren't fouled after shooting sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0.35rem 0 0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003eKevin D.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003cblockquote style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;padding:0.5rem 1rem;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;background:#f7f7f7;font-style:italic;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThis is some of the best Personal Defense 45 ammo on the market. For the price I paid you normally get 20 rounds of HST ammo but these are 50 rd boxes. Great value and super fast shipping. Will buy from this retailer again.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin:0.35rem 0 0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003eJose S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat is the muzzle velocity of this Federal HST 45 ACP 230 grain JHP?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis load is rated at 890 fps. It also carries a listed muzzle energy of 405 ft lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIs this Federal HST 45 ACP intended for self-defense?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes. Federal identifies this as a self-defense load in 45 Auto caliber. The HST hollow point is designed for consistent expansion, optimum penetration, and terminal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the HST hollow point different from basic range ammunition?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Jacketed Hollow Point is generally built to expand after impact, while standard range ammunition is typically selected for training and target shooting. Federal states this HST design helps prevent plugging through barriers and supports near-total weight retention through tough materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIs there a performance difference between package configurations of this HST ammo?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the provided product answer, there is no ammunition difference between the HST package configurations referenced. The difference is the packaging, not the load itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIs this Federal 45 Auto HST consistently subsonic?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer information provided in the product Q and A, it is. Shoppers choosing HST 45 ACP for that characteristic should still verify function and performance in their own firearm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat case and primer does this Federal HST .45 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis load uses nickel-plated brass cases. It is a centerfire load with a Boxer primer, and Federal also notes a high-performance primer for reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Federal 45 ACP\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Premium Law Enforcement HST 45 ACP AUTO Ammo 230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point - P45HST2 is a defensive 45 Auto load built around Federal’s HST bullet design. The 230 grain Jacketed Hollow Point is made for controlled expansion, penetration, and terminal performance, with a jacket-and-core structure intended to hold together through tough materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor shooters comparing Federal HST .45 ACP options, this load uses a nickel-plated brass case and centerfire Boxer primer. In the 45 ACP category, hollow point ammunition is generally selected for personal protection rather than basic range practice, because the bullet is designed to expand in soft tissue while managing penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you need defensive 45 ACP ammunition, this Federal HST option belongs in the Federal lineup of serious Jacketed Hollow Point loads. Choose the case or bulk option that fits your range verification and carry needs, and shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.targetsportsusa.com\/t-bulkammo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebulk ammo\u003c\/a\u003e for a practical way to keep your preferred 45 ACP load on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Target Sports USA","offers":[{"title":"Box of 50","offer_id":55575116677288,"sku":"TSP45HST2","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 1000 (20 Boxes of 50)","offer_id":55575116710056,"sku":"TSP45HST2-20","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/0169\/9496\/files\/3548.jpg?v=1786637319","url":"https:\/\/www.targetsportsusa.com\/products\/federal-law-enforcement-45-acp-auto-ammo-230-grain-hst-jacketed-hollow-point-p45hst2-p-3548","provider":"Target Sports USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}