45 ACP – 230 gr JHP +P – Federal HST LE (P45HST1) – 1000 Rounds

Federal HST 230 grain +P is one of the most respected duty loads ever made for the 45 ACP. This listing is Federal Premium Personal Defense HST 45 ACP +P 230 grain jacketed hollow point ammo, MPN P45HST1, sold as a 1,000 round case for agencies, instructors, and serious 45 carriers.

Federal rates this load at 950 fps with 461 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The +P loading adds speed to the heavy 230 grain bullet, and the HST design 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 combination of a big, heavy bullet and consistent expansion is why many agencies that still issue 45 ACP choose HST. Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and extract smoothly, which matters for ammunition carried daily.

This ammunition fits 45 ACP firearms rated for +P ammunition, including the Glock 21, 30, and 41, Smith and Wesson M&P45, SIG P220 and P227, HK45 and USP45, Springfield XD-M 45, and modern 1911 pistols from makers such as Colt, Springfield, Kimber, and Sig that are rated for +P. A common question is whether +P is safe in my 45. Most modern 45 ACP duty pistols are rated for +P, but check your owner’s manual, and avoid +P in older or lightweight pistols that are not approved for it. Another common question is why buy defensive ammo by the case. A full case supports reliability testing, qualification with your carry load, and regular rotation of carry ammunition.

Federal P45HST1 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 45 ACP +P 230 grain HST, all from a single production lot.