Right off the bat, let’s stop someone out there from ordering the wrong kind ammo: If you have a 357 Magnum revolver or rifle, it will not fire 357 SIG!

But if you have a handgun that will fire 357 SIG, then Federal Personal Defense HST is just about the best self-defense ammo you can buy. This is the very same ammunition police carry on active duty, as its 125 grain jacketed hollow point is highly effective at its only purpose: to neutralize the threat, quickly.

The HST bullet is not bonded. Its jacket and core are locked together mechanically, but that is all the bullet needs to retain virtually 100 percent of its weight during penetration – even if it must first pass through thick clothing or some other common type of barrier.

The HST bullet’s nose cavity is designed to avoid plugging up with debris, so it retains its ability to trigger fast and wide expansion within soft tissue. The bullet’s nose profile itself is engineered to enhance smoother feeding, and its nickel-plated brass case helps a semi-auto to cycle without getting snagged. It also helps to prevent corrosion!