Federal Tactical HST | 9mm (+P) | 124gr | HST JHP | (2+ Boxes Ship Free) | P9HST3

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

When your life is on the line, there is no room for "good enough." The Federal HST 9mm +P 124gr (P9HST3) is widely considered one of the finest defensive handgun rounds ever engineered. Chosen by elite law enforcement agencies across the globe, the HST line was designed to solve the two biggest failures of traditional hollow points: plugging and under-penetration.

By utilizing a +P (Overpressure) loading, the P9HST3 SKU delivers increased muzzle velocity and energy, ensuring the projectile has the force necessary to expand reliably even when fired from shorter-barreled concealed carry pistols.

The HST Tactical Advantage

Unlike bonded bullets that can sometimes sacrifice expansion for weight retention, the HST uses a mechanical lock between the jacket and the core. This allows the iconic "star-shaped" expansion petals to open wider, creating a massive permanent wound cavity while the heavy base of the bullet maintains the momentum needed for deep, vital-organ penetration.

• Nickel-Plated Brass: Provides superior corrosion resistance and high-visibility for easy chamber checks in low-light environments.

• Specially Skived Jacket: Pre-programmed petals ensure the bullet opens into a devastating flower shape every time, regardless of the barrier encountered.

• Advanced Propellants: Formulated to minimize muzzle flash, preserving your night vision during follow-up shots.

FBI Protocol Test Results (P9HST3)

The FBI's "Gold Standard" for duty ammunition requires a bullet to penetrate between 12 and 18 inches in calibrated ballistic gelatin after passing through various intermediate barriers. In independent and agency testing, the 124gr +P HST consistently hits the "sweet spot" of the protocol.

Test Data (4" Service Barrel):

• Bare Gelatin: 13.0" Penetration / .87" Expansion

• Heavy Clothing: 14.5" Penetration / .76" Expansion

• Auto Glass: 12.2" Penetration / .60" Expansion

• Plywood: 13.0" Penetration / .61" Expansion

• Weight Retention: Consistently maintains 98% to 100% of its original 124-grain weight across all FBI stages.

Why Professionals Buy the 50-Round Duty Boxes

At Recoil Gunworks, we offer the P9HST3 in the professional 50-round box. This allows you to thoroughly function-test your carry weapon and magazines with your actual defensive load—something that is cost-prohibitive with 20-round retail packs. For those who like to stockpile or want to "buy it once," our 1,000-round bulk case option provides the ultimate peace of mind at the best price-per-round.