What does 9mm HST mean?

Ammunition. In 2002, Federal Premium introduced its HST ammunition, which was intended for—and sales were restricted to—law enforcement. This “tactical” ammunition featured a new bullet designated “HST.” Some hypothesized the abbreviation stood for “Hi-Shok Two,” but in reality it was just a name.

Is federal HST 9mm good?

A common choice for law enforcement agencies, this 9mm ammo has scored well in FBI and independent ballistic tests. The Federal HST LE bullet is designed to expand to create a large wound cavity. The ammo provides a good combination of expansion consistency, penetration depth, and reliability for self defense use.

What is +P HST ammo?

Product Description. The next generation in high performance duty ammunition. HST offers consistent expansion and optimum penetration for terminal performance. A specially designed hollow-point tip won’t plug while passing through a variety of barriers and this bullet holds its jacket in the toughest conditions.

Is 147 gr 9mm any good?

After the FBI’s study in 1987 that recommended more bullet penetration, The 147gr 9mms made their way into use by law enforcement. Contrary to what some gun writers have said the 147gr 9mm JHP is a very effective round, has been for years, and with today’s modern ammo even more so.

What does HST stand for?

harmonized sales tax
GST and HST – The goods and services tax (GST) is a tax that you pay on most goods and services sold or provided in Canada. In New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island, the GST has been blended with the provincial sales tax and is called the harmonized sales tax (HST).

Is HST ammo hollow point?

HST offers consistent expansion and optimum penetration for terminal performance. A specially designed hollow-point tip won’t plug while passing through a variety of barriers and this bullet holds its jacket in the toughest conditions.

What is 147 9mm good for?

The usual bullet weights for 9mm Luger range from 115 to 147 grains. That makes them a good choice for suppressed guns as they will remain subsonic and won’t produce the “crack” sound of little sonic booms that faster bullets do when they break the sound barrier.

Who pays HST buyer or seller?

When applicable, HST will be payable by the Assignor (buyer #1 from the builder) on the portion of the assignment sale price related to the return of deposits (paid to the builder by the assignor/seller) PLUS the gross profit (the difference between the builder price and the assignment price).