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    Federal Unveils Pistol Ammo Built to Meet New FBI Standards

    Interesting round, will be interesting to read the stats

    The new ammunition, which will initially be offered in a 135-grain 9mm Luger, was built to meet new FBI requirements, Larry Head, director and chief engineer of handgun ammunition, said in the press release.

    50 percent deeper penetration than original Hydra-Shok and similar loads
    https://www.military.com/kitup/2018/...C=eb_180110.nl

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    So I wonder if this means the HST is somehow deficient?

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    I still think it's a bad mistake leaving .40S&W.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TomMcC View Post
    So I wonder if this means the HST is somehow deficient?
    HST will still be the premier Federal product. As of the moment, the new Hydra Shok is a commercial market product according to what I have been told.

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    Quote Originally Posted by officerX View Post
    I still think it's a bad mistake leaving .40S&W.
    Why?


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    Quote Originally Posted by officerX View Post
    I still think it's a bad mistake leaving .40S&W.

    Are there good mistakes?
    Why do the loudest do the least?

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    I'm not impressed with the expansion, but it will meet the penetration requirements (by not expanding too well). There is a fine line with expansion vs penetration, and it's not easy to get a "magic" round that does both under all circumstances.

    My preference will continue to be HST 147gr +P. For me at least it's the best possible combination. YMMV.
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    Another round for them to sell for a buck a round at the big box stores.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ggammell View Post
    Another round for them to sell for a buck a round at the big box stores.
    Pretty much...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ABNAK View Post
    I'm not impressed with the expansion, but it will meet the penetration requirements (by not expanding too well). There is a fine line with expansion vs penetration, and it's not easy to get a "magic" round that does both under all circumstances.

    My preference will continue to be HST 147gr +P. For me at least it's the best possible combination. YMMV.
    Why +P? There is really no benefit over standard pressure 147 HST

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