Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 327 Federal Magnum 104 Grain HST Jacketed Hollow Point 20RD

The Federal Premium Personal Defense 327 Federal Magnum 104 Grain HST JHP ammo is purpose-built for shooters who carry a revolver chambered in this potent cartridge. The 327 Federal Magnum sits in a sweet spot—more power than a standard .32 H&R Magnum, less recoil than a .357 Magnum—making it a legitimate choice for personal defense. Federal's HST (Hydra-Shok Two) hollow point is engineered to deliver the barrier-blind performance and shot-to-shot consistency that law enforcement agencies worldwide have come to trust in duty ammunition.

What sets the HST apart is its specialized hollow-point design, which resists plugging as it passes through intermediate barriers—clothing, glass, or auto body panels—that could otherwise degrade expansion. The bullet's jacket and core stay bonded together through tough materials, achieving near-complete weight retention that translates to controlled penetration without dangerous overpenetration in defensive scenarios. That balance matters: you want your round to expand reliably and penetrate deeply enough to reach vital zones, but not so far it threatens bystanders or structures beyond your intended target.

Each round is loaded to 1500 feet per second, delivering the velocity needed for consistent performance from a revolver's cylinder. The nickel-plated brass casing resists corrosion and functions reliably in semi-automatic handguns as well, while the high-performance primer ensures ignition when it counts. This is serious self-defense ammunition—proven in rigorous FBI testing protocols and trusted by professionals. You get 20 rounds per box.

Key Features

• HST hollow-point design resists plugging through barriers and delivers consistent expansion
• Near-complete weight retention for controlled penetration in personal defense situations
• Proven performance in FBI testing standards used to select law enforcement ammunition
• Nickel-plated cases for corrosion resistance and reliable function
• High-performance primer for dependable ignition
• Optimized velocity for 327 Federal Magnum revolvers

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms will this ammo work in?

Federal Premium Personal Defense 327 Federal Magnum ammo is designed for revolvers and semi-automatic handguns chambered in 327 Federal Magnum. The nickel-plated brass and modern primer design ensure reliable function across both platforms.

How does the HST hollow point perform compared to other self-defense rounds?

The HST hollow point is designed to expand reliably even after passing through barriers like clothing or glass, and the jacket-and-core construction maintains nearly 100 percent weight retention. This design has been validated by law enforcement agencies in FBI testing protocols and is used as duty ammunition worldwide.

Is this round suitable for target practice, or only self-defense?

This is premium self-defense ammunition and is priced accordingly. It's engineered for personal defense performance, not range training. Most shooters reserve HST rounds for carry and use less-expensive practice ammo for the range.

What's the muzzle velocity of this load?

Federal loads this 104-grain HST to 1500 feet per second, delivering the velocity needed for reliable expansion and consistent performance from 327 Federal Magnum revolvers.