Personal Defense HST Micro
Part #: P380HST1S
Subcompact handguns’ sleek, lightweight designs make them an ideal choice for concealed carry. But to perform to their peak, they need the right ammunition: Federal Premium® Personal Defense® Micro HST®. The line provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance with bullet weights and propellants optimized for the most efficient cycling and accuracy in subcompact handguns.
- Caliber: 380 Auto
- Bullet Weight (grains): 99
- Bullet Style: HST
- Muzzle Velocity: 1030
- Ballistic Coefficient: .120
- Package Quantity: 20
- Use: Personal Defense
- MSRP: $26.95
Features
- Heavy bullet and lower velocity decreases felt recoil and noise
- Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for self-defense situations, without over-penetrating
- Bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case and Federal primer provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns
- Clean-burning, low-flash propellants
Performance
Velocity in feet per second
| Muzzle | 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1030 | 986 | 949 | 916 | 886 |
Energy in Foot Pounds
| Muzzle | 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 214 | 198 | 184 | 173 |
Average Range
| 25 Y | 50 Y | 75 Y | 100 Y |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
-1.3 | -5.1 | -11.4 |
Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at 100 yards. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line.
Downloads
Rated 5 out of
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cmorty from
great ammo
Great educational round. I've only had one hang up out of the 100s of boxes I've purchased in the last years. Roger LCPs and Smith and Wesson 380s. Its amazing what this round does to a body. We educate with body jello and for all our clients. They never leave disappointed with the knowledge and being able to see the damage. Great job on these rounds.
Date published: 2019-02-22
Rated 1 out of
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KCP1 from
Appears useless for me
I can't even rack the slide on my LCP Custom without problems. The rounds hang up, stick before crossing the feed ramp, and sometimes even stovepipe (live rounds, I mean) while trying to eject after. I never had the chance to fire a round. Seems that's probably a good thing, all things considered.
Date published: 2018-12-29
Rated 5 out of
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Whitey B Ford from
380 auto Hydro Shok 99 grn.
Bought a Ruger LCP II 380 and ran this ammo through it flawlessly. But alot of recoil from the tiny pistol! "GREAT RESULTS!"
Date published: 2018-04-29
Rated 1 out of
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Citanhable from
Don't use in Ruger LCP II !
Recently purchased a Ruger LCP II for a backup piece. Sighted Viridian laser and practiced with Winchester FMJ without problem. Fired Federal HST and gun kicked like I'd stuck a +P load in it. Then casing stuck in slider on ejection, crumpling casing. Tried two more shots and had same result. Stopped shooting them for fear of damaging pistol
Date published: 2018-03-31
Rated 5 out of
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Daysoflegion from
love it!!!!!
I saw these while shopping for some ball ammo while at walmart. Took the chance and bought a box. I have been a huge fan of the hst for years. I went out to the range with four water jugs, one gallon each. Fired one round in to the water jugs, recovered that bullet in the third jug. dented the back wall of the third jug. The distance was at 15-20 yards or so. test gun is my bersa thunder 380. these are my carry rounds both in town and in the southern oregon woods.
Date published: 2018-03-19
Rated 4 out of
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AccidentalGutshot from
Good knockdown power...I know first hand.
Was shot in the abdomen with one of these because of a malfunction. I'm 6'2" 250 lbs and it dropped me. I will say that they didn't expand like intended which I'm grateful for. It's still in there lodged below my right kidney. It may be tiny but it'll do the job. Tore through my diaphragm, small intestine, and bottom of my kidney. Word of advice though double tap.
Date published: 2017-09-15
Rated 4 out of
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Apachetears from
Non Scientific test
Fired at 30 feet into four layer denim covering two Tide detergent bottles filled with water. Bullets transited both containers round hole in and out all four sides target without stopping. One bullet recovered was clogged with denim failed to expand.
Fired into a five gallon bucket filled with water covered with four layers denim, penetrated the denim and one side of bucket bullet recovered hollow point filled with denim, no expansion. Penetration was good, the bullet strike was powerful.
Operation in my Taurus TCP was flawless, recoil while sharp was manageable.
Overall a good defensive round I'd say.
Date published: 2017-03-26
Rated 5 out of
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Timothy from
Excellent Velocity and consistency
I chronographed 5 of these at 11.5' from a 3.25" bbl Glock G42: 1023, 992, 984, 1007, 1018. Sample mean was 1005 fps, sample standard deviation 17 fps. 1009 fps corrected to muzzle. Impressive velocity and low standard deviation from a short barrel. Excellent job Federal.
Date published: 2017-03-01