Federal HST 45 Auto +P 230gr (P45HST1S)

Federal HST 45 Auto +P 230 Grain JHP (P45HST1S)

Federal HST 45 Auto +P 230-grain (P45HST1S) is a +P-rated 45 Auto personal defense load with the 230-grain HST jacketed hollow point, listed by Federal at 950 fps.

Specifications (from Federal): 45 Auto +P · 230 gr · HST JHP · 950 fps · 20 rounds · P45HST1S.

+P is a higher-pressure loading; use only in firearms rated for +P. The standard-pressure 230-grain is P45HST2S (890 fps). Federal markets HST as a duty line; these are the manufacturer’s statements.

Federal product overview (manufacturer description)

Federal describes the Personal Defense HST line as ammunition engineered for consistent expansion, optimum penetration, and reliable terminal performance, and lists HST as a law-enforcement duty load. According to Federal:

• The specially designed hollow point is built to expand reliably through a variety of barriers and resists plugging as it passes through them.
• Expanded diameter and weight retention are designed to reach the penetration wanted for personal defense without overpenetrating; Federal states the jacket and core hold together for nearly 100 percent weight retention.
• Federal cites superior performance in the FBI test protocol that agencies use to assess and select duty ammunition.
• A specific bullet nose profile, a nickel-plated case, and a high-performance primer are specified for function and reliability.

These are Federal’s published statements, presented here for reference and attributed to the manufacturer. Independent ballistic-gel tests of HST loads are widely available for third-party results.

Specifications

Source: Federal Ammunition product page, 2026-09-23. Price and stock from our catalog.

Ballistics

Federal’s published data for P45HST1S (5-inch test barrel). Charts rendered from Federal’s figures; real-world results vary with barrel length and firearm.

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Average range (bullet path in inches, zeroed at 25 yд)

FAQ

1. Is HST 45 ACP +P or standard? Federal makes both. This is the +P (950 fps); the standard is P45HST2S (890 fps).
2. Can my 1911 shoot +P? Only if rated for +P; check the manufacturer.