FED PRM HST 380ACP 99GR JHP 20/200

Description

Federal’s Premium Personal Defense HST line was originally developed as a duty load for law enforcement, and the .380 ACP version is engineered specifically around the short barrels common in pocket pistols and compact carry guns. At 99 grains, the bullet sits toward the heavier end of what .380 ACP typically offers, which helps sustain momentum through intermediate barriers where lighter projectiles can lose energy and fail to expand reliably.

The HST hollow point uses a cavity geometry designed to resist plugging when the bullet passes through clothing or other soft barriers before reaching tissue. A plugged cavity behaves like a ball round — it won’t expand — so Federal’s approach here matters practically, not just on paper. When the bullet does expand, the jacket and core are engineered to stay together, preserving weight and maintaining the expanded profile through the full wound channel rather than shedding fragments.

Muzzle velocity is rated at 935 fps from a 3.75-inch test barrel, which is a realistic length for the pocket and subcompact platforms this ammunition is intended for. That figure gives you a useful baseline for what to expect from a carry gun rather than a longer-barreled test firearm. The nickel-plated case resists corrosion and feeds smoothly, which matters for a round you may carry for extended periods before ever firing it. Each box contains 20 rounds.