Federal Premium HST 9mm Luger 147gr JHP Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • JHP • MPN: P9HST2
Federal Premium HST 9mm Luger 147gr JHP Ammo Ballistics
Nickel-Plated Brass Case • JHP • MPN: P9HST2
Trajectory @ 25yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 1000 fps | 326 ft-lb | — |
| 5 yds | 994 fps | 323 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 10 yds | 989 fps | 319 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 15 yds | 984 fps | 316 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 20 yds | 979 fps | 313 ft-lb | +0.1" |
| 25 yds ⊕ | 975 fps | 310 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 30 yds | 970 fps | 307 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 35 yds | 966 fps | 304 ft-lb | -0.4" |
| 40 yds | 961 fps | 301 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 45 yds | 957 fps | 299 ft-lb | -1.2" |
| 50 yds | 952 fps | 296 ft-lb | -1.8" |
| 55 yds | 948 fps | 293 ft-lb | -2.4" |
| 60 yds | 944 fps | 291 ft-lb | -3.2" |
| 65 yds | 940 fps | 288 ft-lb | -4.0" |
| 70 yds | 936 fps | 286 ft-lb | -4.9" |
| 75 yds | 932 fps | 283 ft-lb | -6.0" |
| 80 yds | 928 fps | 281 ft-lb | -7.1" |
| 85 yds | 924 fps | 278 ft-lb | -8.3" |
| 90 yds | 920 fps | 276 ft-lb | -9.7" |
| 95 yds | 916 fps | 274 ft-lb | -11.1" |
| 100 yds | 912 fps | 272 ft-lb | -12.7" |
Product Overview
The 147-grain HST runs at 1000 fps and generates 326 ft-lbs of energy. That subsonic velocity keeps the report noticeably quieter than lighter 9mm loads, which matters if you ever have to fire indoors without ear protection. The heavier bullet also produces a softer recoil impulse compared to the 124gr HST. Less muzzle flip means faster follow-up shots in a defensive situation.
Federal designed the HST bullet to expand consistently even at the lower velocities that 147-grain loads produce. In gel testing, this round opens to about .60 caliber and penetrates 14-15 inches. That extra inch of penetration compared to the 124gr variant comes from the heavier bullet carrying more momentum at impact. The mechanically-locked jacket holds together through barriers the same way the lighter HST loads do.
Shooters who run suppressed pistols often pick this load because it stays subsonic out of every barrel length. It is also a strong pick for anyone who finds the snappier recoil of 115gr or 124gr loads hard to manage in a small carry gun. The slower, heavier bullet pushes straight back into your hand rather than flipping the muzzle up, so you can get back on target faster when it counts.
- Subsonic velocity at 1000 fps means less muzzle blast and works well with suppressors without going supersonic
- The 147-grain weight produces a slower, more controllable recoil impulse than 115gr or 124gr loads in compact pistols
- Penetrates 14-15 inches in bare gelatin, meeting FBI protocol depth requirements with margin to spare
- Quieter report than lighter, faster 9mm loads when fired without hearing protection
- 326 ft-lbs of muzzle energy is 38 ft-lbs less than the 124gr HST, meaning less total energy transferred on impact
- The slower velocity leaves less room for reliable expansion if it has to punch through heavy intermediate barriers
- Some compact pistols with weak recoil springs may not cycle the heavier slide momentum as reliably as with lighter loads
All Federal Premium HST 9mm Luger 147gr JHP Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 1000 | $570.00 | $23.92 | $593.92 | $0.59 |
| Lucky Gunner | 50 | $29.75 | $18.43 | $48.18 | $0.96 |
| Black Basin Outdoors | 500 | $569.40 | $0.00 | $569.40 | $1.14 |
| Sentry Ammo | 200 | $218.28 | $13.99 | $232.27 | $1.16 |
| Sentry Ammo | 500 | $588.04 | $17.99 | $606.03 | $1.21 |
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