380 Auto – 99 Grain HST JHP – Federal Personal Defense (P380HST1S) – 200 Rounds

Tiny 380 pistols have very short barrels, and many hollow points simply do not reach the speed needed to expand from them. Federal’s HST Micro load addresses that directly. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense HST Micro 380 Auto 99 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN P380HST1S, sold as a 200 round case for pocket pistol owners.

Federal rates this load at 935 fps with 192 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. HST bullets use a skived, pre-folded jacket that opens reliably without plugging, and the 99 grain weight is heavier than most 380 defensive loads, which helps it reach adequate penetration from a short barrel. The Micro version is designed specifically for compact 380 pistols, balancing expansion and depth. A jacketed hollow point is the correct choice for self defense because it is built to expand and stay in the target rather than pass through.

This ammunition fits pistols chambered in 380 ACP, also called 380 Auto, including the Ruger LCP II and LCP Max, Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 and M&P380 Shield EZ, Glock 42, SIG P238 and P365-380, Kimber Micro 380, Springfield 911, Walther PK380, and Beretta 80X. A common question is how often to replace carry ammunition. Many instructors rotate carry rounds every few months, or sooner if they are chambered repeatedly, since that can set the bullet deeper. Another common question is whether 380 HST works in a Bersa Thunder or other larger 380. Yes. Longer barrels add velocity and expansion is still reliable.

Federal P380HST1S is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round uses a brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot. That is enough to verify function in your pistol and keep fresh carry ammo on hand.