Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 30 Super Carry 100 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point 20RD

The Federal Premium Personal Defense 30 Super Carry 100 Grain HST JHP ammunition delivers the stopping power and reliability you need for self-defense in a compact, modern caliber. Built on Federal's proven HST hollow-point platform—trusted by law enforcement worldwide—this round combines the energy of a 9mm Luger with superior terminal performance in a cartridge designed for easier concealment and higher magazine capacity. Each 20-round box contains factory-fresh ammunition tested to FBI protocols and optimized for the latest compact duty pistols, including models from Smith & Wesson and Nighthawk Custom.

The HST bullet design is engineered specifically to expand reliably even when passing through barriers, yet the jacket and core stay bonded together to achieve near 100-percent weight retention. This dual requirement—consistent expansion without plugging, plus controlled penetration—is what separates serious self-defense ammunition from the rest. You get the performance characteristics law enforcement depends on, without the over-penetration risk in home-defense scenarios where what's beyond your target matters.

Federal backs this load with a nickel-plated case and high-performance primer for consistent ignition in semi-automatic handguns. The 100-grain bullet exits the test barrel at 1250 feet per second, delivering the velocity needed for the 30 Super Carry platform to shine. Whether you're looking to upgrade your carry gun or are new to the caliber, Federal Premium Personal Defense ammunition gives you the terminal performance and reliability you expect from a major manufacturer.

Key Features

• HST hollow-point bullet design expands reliably through barriers without plugging
• Near 100-percent weight retention for consistent, controlled penetration
• Nickel-plated case and high-performance primer for reliable feeding and ignition
• FBI test protocol-verified performance trusted by law enforcement
• Optimized for 30 Super Carry pistols from Smith & Wesson and Nighthawk Custom
• 20 rounds per box for convenient self-defense stockpiling

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms can I use this ammunition in?

Federal Premium Personal Defense 30 Super Carry ammunition is compatible with firearms chambered in 30 Super Carry, including models from Smith & Wesson and Nighthawk Custom.

How does 30 Super Carry compare to other self-defense calibers?

This round delivers the same muzzle energy as 9mm Luger but with superior terminal performance compared to .380 Auto. The 30 Super Carry platform also allows for smaller firearm profiles with better concealability and greater magazine capacity than 9mm Luger in similar-sized guns.

Will this ammunition expand reliably through barriers?

Yes. The HST hollow-point design is specially engineered to expand consistently even when passing through various barriers, and the bullet jacket and core remain bonded together to retain nearly 100 percent of the bullet's weight.

Is this ammunition tested to law enforcement standards?

Federal Premium Personal Defense ammunition is verified against FBI test protocols, the same methodology law enforcement uses to assess and select duty ammunition worldwide.