Federal Tactical HST | 380 Auto | 99gr | HST JHP | (2+ Boxes Ship Free) | P380HST1

**2 box minimum for free shipping.  Can be any combination of calibers and/or HST/Gold Dot with free shipping in title**

The Federal HST 99-grain .380 Auto (SKU: P380HST1) has redefined what is possible with a pocket pistol. Traditionally, .380 ACP ammunition struggled to provide both expansion and the depth required by professionals. Federal solved this by tuning their legendary HST projectile specifically for the lower velocities of micro-compact handguns, ensuring that your backup gun performs like a primary.

FBI Protocol & Ballistic Performance

This 50-round bulk pack is the same ammunition issued to plainclothes officers and backup-gun programs. In standardized 10% Ballistic Gelatin testing, the P380HST1 delivers:

• Verified Penetration: Unlike most .380 rounds that stop short, the 99gr HST consistently reaches 12" to 13.2" of depth, meeting the FBI’s strict minimum requirement for defensive use.

• Massive Expansion: Even through heavy denim and leather, the HST petals peel back to approximately 0.60", nearly doubling the bullet's original diameter.

• 100% Weight Retention: The mechanical locking of the jacket to the lead core ensures the bullet stays in one piece, driving straight through barriers to reach the target.

• Soft Recoil, High Mass: The 99-grain projectile is "heavy-for-caliber," providing a more manageable "push" recoil than lighter, high-velocity rounds, allowing for better control in small frames like the Ruger LCP or S&W Shield EZ.

The 50-Round Advantage

While most premium defensive ammo comes in 20-round boxes, this Law Enforcement 50-round box offers significant advantages:

• Better Value: Drastically lower price-per-round compared to retail "personal defense" packaging.

• Realistic Training: 50 rounds allow you to fire enough ammunition to verify 100% reliability in your specific carry pistol while still having enough left over for your magazines.

• Nickel-Plated Reliability: Every round features a nickel-plated brass case for smooth cycling and total corrosion resistance.