Good back and re-read what Nyeti said. Consider doing so until you can recite it verbatim.
There was a reason for the poor reputation of the early 147 grain loads - but that was most of 30 years ago. As noted above, we are at least two generations past that status.
I have read some recent work by Doc Roberts in which he reports that the new FBI Gold Dot (referred to as Generation 2) has been substandard and is being re-worked. My recollection is that he does advocate the 147 grain Federal HST at standard velocity in that weight class. I have linked to his postings on another forum in which he discusses service ammo; while I don't know if he reported on testing the new FBI ammo there. I can link the general report and recommendations again.
http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.p...f-Defense-Ammo