9mm - +P 124 Grain HST JHP - Federal Personal Defense - 20 Rounds vs Beretta 90-TWO

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Handguns 9mm - +P 124 Grain HST JHP - Federal Personal Defense - 20 Rounds Beretta 90-TWO
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Rank
#93794
#21316
Bullet Weight 124 Grain
Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Ammo Casing Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity 20
Pressure +P
Primer Type Boxer
Muzzle Velocity (fps) 1200
Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) 396
Attracts Magnet No
Action Double Action
Caliber 9x19mm Parabellum
Capacity 17+1
Sights Night Sights
Barrel Length 4.9"
Finish Black
Gun Type Pistol
Details
Brand Federal Beretta
Reviews N/A See 20 Reviews
Prices
MSRP $29.00 $413.85
Used Price $20.30 $289.70
Sale Price $26.10 $372.47

Handguns Descriptions

9mm - +P 124 Grain HST JHP - Federal Personal Defense - 20 Rounds

What does “HST” stand for? Nothing, technically – its just the three letters Federal chose to represent their fine line of self-defense ammunition! This 9mm +P cartridge is loaded with a super effective 124 grain jacketed hollow point. A deep cannelure crimps its core and jacket tightly together, so they remain mechanically bonded even as the HST bullet penetrates tough barriers like heavy clothing and plywood. Once its nose cavity connects with soft tissue, however, the HST begins to flatten out massively. This is why it performs so well on the FBI’s test protocol, inflicting accented damage to a threat while simultaneously significantly reducing its chance of passing right through it. A self-defense load’s terminal performance can’t be the only reliable thing about it. That’s why Federal gives their HST the optimal profile with which to feed into a semi-auto’s chamber, as well as a nose cavity which resists blocking up with debris that could have hampered expansion. This round’s low friction nickel plated brass case promotes rapid feeding and extraction without jamming, and it resists gradual corrosion as well! This is an overpressure round, hence the “+P.” All that means is it’s loaded to create a higher chamber pressure, thus increasing its muzzle velocity to 1,200 fps out of a 4” barrel. Most modern handguns including those made by Glock, Taurus, and SIG Sauer can handle overpressure ammo just fine, but it will wear out a semi-auto’s moving parts a little faster. That’s not an issue for self-defense, but not ideal for training either!

Beretta 90-TWO

The newly designed frame of 90two pistol ensures trouble-free insertion and holster extraction, thanks to its rounded and truly snag-free surfaces. Inside the frame, near the disassembly lever, a metallic recoil buffer reduces the impact of the slide assembly against the frame during the shooting cycle. By redistributing the stresses, the recoil buffer increases the service life of the firearm. Trigger guard is also rounded to ensure, when firing with two hands, the correct positioning of the supporting hand.

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