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Originally Posted by Protected One
Federal has introduced an HST "Micro" round, specifically designed for short barrel handguns. I saw some today for .380($18.27) and 9mm($22.47) in Walmart. I picked up a few boxes.
The weights of each round were what caught my eye...along with what I consider reasonable prices for new product -especially from Federal. The 9mm is 150gr (a new "heaviest" for caliber) and the 380 is 99gr. The few test I've seen in videos say that they are BOTH exceptionally mild in recoil (a good thing), low flash (also good), but while I was hoping to see another inch or so of penetration from the .380 above the normal 90gr rounds...it didn't happen. 
I must admit I don't quite know what to expect from these when I shoot them, the .380 especially. Anybody here done any shooting with them? What can you tell us? |
Watch shootingthebull410 on youtube. this is a definitive series on Personal defense ammo. To sum up, it did better than hydroshocks in short barreled pistols but not as well as Federal HST LE versions. Speer gold dot 124gr +P also did better as did Corbon +P. there are over 30 types which have been looked at in 9mm as well as .380. enjoy!