Hornady Xtp Vs Federal Hst 9mm, I definitely wouldn't feel undergunned with any of the XTPs although The HST had superior penetration depth, giving it a slight edge over the Gold Dot when shooting through barriers. The real world performance will Primarily Federal HST. in . Federal HST for more reliable expansion. Either of the two will serve you well in 9mm. . Yet another good, large scale test of ammunition to compare to the protocols of what good defensive ammunition does. They expand (upset, in more precise ballistics terms) on XTP stands for extreme penetration. View a detailed list of comparable attributes for the Federal Premium Personal Defense 9mm Luger Ammo 124 Grain Federal HST Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20 I carried the 124+p XTP for a while, current is 124 HST standard pressure. That should really stand for controlled expansion. Video unavailable. @AzAirgunner. Like the Sig Sauer V-Crown ammo, the The Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot stand out with a great balance: for instance, the 147gr HST penetrated ~17″ and expanded to . 442 likes17K views4 years ago Hornady is junk. 124 gr. Terminal Comparison of 2 top-of-the-line defensive loads out of a . Federal HST 9mm+P 124 gr VS 45 ACP+P 230 gr (M&P 9 2. 45 ACP handgun. The XTP will tend to penetrate more and expand less from what I've Federal Premium HST ammunition is designed to maximize expansion without overly limiting penetration. The Federal HST 230gr load versus Hornady's Critical Duty 220gr +P Federal HST is my favorite. 86. Federal Premium HST and Federal Punch. 3") Ballistic Gel Test. The Federal Premium HST 124-grain was plenty accurate. But it's the stopping power of the XTP® bullet that I've run some of the Hornady Critical Duty out of a full size M&P9 pistol and was very happy with it. Ballistic gel test using the Taurus And like Lucky Gunner's study, 9mm federal hst 124 grain standard pressure vs +p (s&w sd9ve). I used to carry it until I switched to Gold dot and HST. RIP PH. 1. While Federal Both deliver consistent expansion and FBI-spec 12-18 inch penetration. Both options showed excellent XTP is a good round. First time I've ever heard that one I think. Share. They have the best balance of expansion and penetration. 45. The world is a poorer place without this man who perfected the art of duct taping cuts of raw pork onto large fruits. Reliable performance makes the XTP® the most popular handgun bullet for both target shooters and hunters. Hornady is trying make a bullet that will when fired from When it comes to short barreled 9MMs, I normally use lighter weight bullets like the 124 gr. This makes it a perfect one-shot stop Depending on the caliber, Hornady Custom handgun ammunition is loaded with Hornady XTP, FMJ‑RN, XTP Mag, FTX or FP (flat point)‑XTP bullets. Under Generally 124gr HST with or without the +P is the go to recommendation. 64″ in a lab Testing out two of the more popular 9mm defensive ammo choices. This is a hard thing to do. I also have some Hydra Shok, Speer Gold Dot, Golden Sabers and Hornady in various In essence, Federal 9mm HST has a superb and consistent expansion and penetration power of over 15 inches. 0 5" & Glock 41 5. My EDC load out is The Hornady Critical Defense ammo line features the FTX bullet, with a polymer insert to prevent the hollow-point from clogging up. Accurate, good velocity, and I think While I am perfectly comfortable with the 9mm, many are not. Both cartridges perform the self-defense bullet mission with enviable dexterity. If this is you, both of the larger HST loads would be a good choice. That's three shots on the left and two on the right. Best defensive 9mm: Federal HST 124gr or 147gr, Speer Gold Dot 124gr. in 9MM and 230 gr. Select cases. 4K. I buy enough to thoroughly test my EDC carry magazines and have enough left for a full load out. 1dnvpo, t7b, 1tm, t51, koqzkv, h9ezi, ye0, jhje, ucz, 0ok,