40 SW – 165 gr HST JHP – Federal LE (P40HST3) – 1000 Rounds

Federal HST in 40 S&W has been issued by agencies across the country, and the 165 grain version is a fast, hard-hitting option. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense HST 40 S&W 165 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN P40HST3, sold as a 1,000 round case.

Federal rates this load at 1,130 fps with 468 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, measured from a 4 inch test barrel. The HST bullet is engineered to expand to a wide, uniform diameter after passing through heavy clothing and other common barriers, while retaining nearly all of its weight. The 165 grain weight moves faster than 180 grain loads and carries strong energy, while recoil stays manageable in duty-size pistols. Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and extract smoothly, important for ammunition carried every day.

This ammunition fits firearms chambered in 40 S&W, including the Glock 22, 23, 27, and 35, Smith and Wesson M&P40 and M&P40 Shield, SIG P226, P229, and P320, Springfield XD and XD-M, Heckler and Koch USP and P30, and Beretta PX4 Storm. A common question is whether to choose 165 or 180 grain HST. Both are proven duty loads; the 165 grain version is faster and flatter, while 180 grain recoils a little softer and penetrates slightly deeper. Many agencies decide based on their own testing. Another common question is why practice ammo should match. Federal American Eagle AE40R3 is a 165 grain FMJ rated at the same 1,130 fps, making it a natural training partner for this load.

Federal P40HST3 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA in Anoka, Minnesota. It is non-corrosive and uses boxer-primed, nickel-plated brass. This case comes in factory packaging as 20 boxes of 50 rounds for a total of 1,000 rounds of 40 S&W 165 grain HST, all from one production lot.