Federal Premium HST .45 Auto 230 Grain JHP is a duty/defensive handgun load designed to deliver consistent expansion and penetration from .45 ACP platforms using the HST jacketed hollow point bullet design.
 
Key Features
HST jacketed hollow point design – Engineered to expand reliably while maintaining enough mass for consistent penetration.
Skived jacket construction – Jacket features are designed to help initiate and control petal formation during expansion.
Duty-oriented terminal performance – Built to prioritize repeatable performance across common impact velocities typical of service-length barrels.
Nickel-plated case – Intended to improve corrosion resistance and support smooth feeding and extraction.
Law-enforcement style packaging – Commonly offered in larger box counts suitable for training and duty rotation.
 
Specifications
Model number – P45HST1.
Cartridge – .45 Auto (.45 ACP).
Bullet weight – 230 grain.
Bullet type – HST jacketed hollow point (JHP).
Listed muzzle velocity – Approximately 890 feet per second (varies by firearm and barrel length).
Case material – Nickel-plated brass.
Primer type – Centerfire, non-corrosive.
Rounds per box – 50 cartridges.
 
Competing Items
Speer Gold Dot .45 Auto 230 gr JHP – Bonded-duty JHP emphasizing weight retention and barrier performance.
Winchester Ranger T-Series .45 Auto 230 gr JHP – Duty JHP line built around controlled expansion and penetration.
Remington Golden Saber Bonded .45 Auto 230 gr JHP – Bonded JHP designed to limit jacket/core separation.
Hornady Critical Duty .45 Auto 220 gr +P FlexLock – Duty-focused design intended for consistent performance through barriers.
 
Federal Premium HST .45 Auto 230 Grain JHP is best suited to users who want a standard-pressure .45 ACP defensive load with a modern hollow point design focused on consistent expansion and controlled penetration.