Federal HST 357 Magnum 154gr (P357HST1S)
$49.99Federal HST 357 Magnum 154-grain HST JHP (P357HST1S), 20-round box, 1,340 fps per Federal. 357 Magnum personal defense. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 357 Sig 125gr (P357SHST1S)
$49.99Federal HST 357 Sig 125-grain jacketed hollow point (P357SHST1S), 20-round box, 1,360 fps per Federal. 357 Sig personal defense. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 380 Auto 99gr — HST Micro (P380HST1S)
$42.99Federal HST Micro 380 Auto 99-grain HST JHP (P380HST1S), 20-round box, 935 fps per Federal. 380 personal defense for micro-compact pistols. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 40 S&W 180gr (P40HST1S)
$45.99Federal HST 40 S&W 180-grain HST JHP (P40HST1S), 20-round box, 1,010 fps per Federal. 40 S&W personal defense. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 45 Auto +P 230gr (P45HST1S)
$48.99Federal HST 45 Auto +P 230-grain HST JHP (P45HST1S), 20-round box, 950 fps per Federal. +P personal defense; confirm +P rating. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 45 Auto 230gr (P45HST2S)
$41.99Federal HST 45 Auto 230-grain HST JHP (P45HST2S), 20-round box, 890 fps per Federal. Standard-pressure 45 ACP personal defense. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 9mm +P 124gr (P9HST3S)
$41.99Federal HST 9mm +P 124-grain HST JHP (P9HST3S), 20-round box, 1,200 fps per Federal. +P personal defense; confirm your pistol is +P rated. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Federal HST 9mm 124gr (P9HST1S)
$41.99Federal Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger, 124-grain HST JHP (P9HST1S). 20-round box; 1,150 fps per Federal. Price and availability from our catalog.
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Federal HST 9MM 147gr (P9HST2S)
$41.99Federal HST 9mm 147-grain HST JHP (P9HST2S), 20-round box, 1,000 fps per Federal. Personal defense. Price and stock from our catalog.
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PMC Bronze 9mm Luger 115gr FMJ
$15.99PMC Bronze 9mm Luger 115gr FMJ (PMC 9A), 9mm Luger, 1,150 fps per PMC. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Sig Sauer Elite Ball 9mm 124gr FMJ
$24.99Sig Sauer Elite Ball 9mm 124gr FMJ, 9mm Luger, SIG Elite Performance. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown .380 ACP JHP
$24.99SIG V-Crown defensive rounds combine perfected material specifications and fine-tuned design innovations, including a stacked hollow point cavity, to deliver exceptional on-target energy with maximum weight retention and optimal expansion for ultimate stopping power. Sig Sauer Elite V-Crown .380 ACP JHP, 380 ACP, SIG Elite Performance. Price and stock from our catalog.
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Shop handgun ammo by caliber
9mm: the most popular pistol caliber for carry and range. Affordable to train with and offered in proven defensive loads.
.45 ACP: a heavier, slower classic favored for defense and target work.
.40 S&W: a middle ground between 9mm and .45 ACP, common with duty pistols.
.380 ACP: a compact caliber built for small carry pistols.
.38 Special: a reliable revolver round for range and defense.
.357 Magnum: a powerful revolver caliber for defense and hunting.
Practice loads and defensive loads
Full metal jacket ammunition is built for the range. It feeds well and keeps cost per round low, which makes it right for practice and training volume. Jacketed hollow point ammunition is built to expand and is the usual choice for carry and home defense. Many shooters keep both on hand: FMJ to train, JHP to carry.
How to choose handgun ammo
Match the caliber to your pistol. Load only the caliber stamped on your barrel.
Match the load to the job. FMJ for practice, JHP for defense.
Confirm your firearm handles the load. Some pistols are not rated for +P pressure. Check your manual.
Buy enough to train. Buying by the box works for defense stock. Buying bulk lowers your cost to practice.
Frequently asked questions
Which handgun caliber is best for beginners? Many new shooters start with 9mm because it has manageable recoil and low practice cost.
What is the difference between FMJ and JHP? FMJ is a practice round that stays intact. JHP is a defensive round designed to expand. See our guide on FMJ versus JHP.
Can I buy handgun ammo online from Black Ammo Defense? Yes, where state and local law allow. You must be 21 or over and orders ship with adult signature required. Your state rules are checked at checkout.
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