Federal HST 9MM 147gr (P9HST2S)

Federal HST 9mm 147gr JHP — Personal Defense (P9HST2S)

Federal HST 9mm 147-grain (P9HST2S) is a 9mm Luger personal defense cartridge with Federal’s 147-grain HST jacketed hollow point. It is the heavier, standard-pressure HST 9mm load, listed by Federal at 1,000 fps.

Specifications (from Federal): 9mm Luger · 147 gr · HST JHP · 1,000 fps · 20 rounds · P9HST2S.

The 147-grain runs heavier and slower than the 124-grain standard load (1,150 fps); both are HST. Choose by what your pistol shoots best. Federal markets HST as a duty line and describes the skived hollow point and locked jacket-core; these are Federal’s statements.

Practice pairing: train with Federal American Eagle 9mm; keep HST for carry.

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 P9HST2S (4-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. 124 or 147 grain HST for 9mm? Both are HST JHP; 124gr is 1,150 fps, 147gr is 1,000 fps. Pick what feeds and shoots best.
2. Is the 147-grain +P? No, P9HST2S is standard pressure; the 9mm +P is P9HST3S.
3. Muzzle velocity? 1,000 fps per Federal.