9mm Federal HST (Standard Pressure VS +P) Ballistics Gel Test

[@davidh7078]

Thank you for doing this testing for me. I love seeing these comparisons. Keep up the great work!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@davidh7078 Thank you so much for helping out the channel brother!! Can't thank you enough!! Was a pleasure and a ton of fun doing this one. Love anything hst. Will definitely do a few more tests with it and put it through it's paces. Thank you again, appreciate ya😁!!🍻

[@davidh7078]

@AzAirgunner. It was my pleasure. I'm looking forward to seeing the future ones.

[@brandiwynter]

Excellent video. My carry gun is a Canik Mete MC9 and I load it with the same standard HST so I was extremely interested in this test. Good to know there's almost no difference between standard pressure and the +P. Thank you for this video 😊.

[@Underfighter73]

Same here

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@brandiwynter 💪Heck yeah, can't go wrong.. Definitely a great combo. Thank you🫵!!.. glad u enjoyed it. Appreciate u taking the time to check it out!! Plenty on the way my friend!!🍻

[@JosephCrawford-v2m]

Crazy my mete mc9 had an out of battery when running this ammo but at the range ate it up like nothing not happy with it I know that much !

[@brandiwynter]

@JosephCrawford-v2m When I got mine it had all kinds of problems with not going back into battery. It would hang up just a smidge and sometimes it would pop in on its own and other times I had to tap the slide. I contacted Canik and they sent a new recoil spring which has fixed everything so far. After installing the spring, plus I smoothed the entire slide rail surface, it's run perfectly so far.

[@Bob.W.]

Thanks. Good to see testing out of a micro nine barrel.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@Bob.W. Thank you🫵!! Plenty on the way my friend!!

[@yomomma107]

Thank you so much for testing these ammo's side by side. I carry the + p version in my Springfield hellcat so it was great to see that kind of performance out of a short barrel. And thank you David for sending AZ this ammo.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@yomomma107 Thank you🫵 so much for watching it!! I'll prolly put it up against the GD here soon.. should be another fun one. Appreciate ya my friend!!🍻

[@Disastrous.Affect]

HST is one of the best. 👊 It's right there with SIG V Crown and Speer Gold Dots.👍 Awesome testing. 👍

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@Disastrous.Affect Thank you, appreciate ya!!

[@aadd62]

HST never disappoints, i think its time to order more i am running low. Thank you for another great video.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@aadd62 Heck yeah!! Im sure I've ask before, but what is ur favorite caliber and round for carry?? Thank you🫵my friend, I appreciate u being here to check em out!!

[@andrewbrumagen3479]

My son told me that when I bought my first firearm he said you have to buy HST and I did.

[@wizkaqueefa9003]

​@@AzAirgunner. HST USUALLY doesn't disappoint, but I got 2 boxes of 180gr .40 S&W that I was unimpressed with (almost no expansion in water jugs, meat, etc.) 165 gr .40 S&W HST does much better though. Since the other guy hasn't answered your question, my favorite carry rounds are .357 SIG Gold Dot 125gr & .357 SIG PDX1 bonded also 125gr.

[@keithjones668]

Very nicely done with some great camera work. I always opt for the +P version for defensive use. That extra bit of rearward slide velocity of the +P ammo can help ensure the gun keeps cycling reliably during a moving fight. Recoil-operated guns need something solid to recoil against in order to function reliably. And we can't guarantee we'll always be able to firmly plant both feet, and get a solid two-handed grip in a defensive shooting scenario. That's why LE agencies so often choose the +P 9mm loads. That...and also to allow for guys neglecting to keep their gun clean and properly lubed. You're betting your life on your pistol, right out there at the end of your extended arm. It has got to run, no matter what...and the +P ammo can help keep it running right when you need it the most. Again, thanks. Excellent job...and looking forward to your Gold Dot testing.

[@richki.24]

thanks for the comparison testing ..

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@richki.24 Thanks for ur time and support brother!! Always appreciate ya checkin em out!!

[@robwilson3749]

This is certainly good news. I carry a 43x with a 3.4" barrel but it's nice to see this as I also have a 3.1" Shield or 2 and generally I stay with 115 gr. in 3 and 3.1" barrels. I have a lot of this accrued over the years from before covid when the prices on it were looowwww. Thank you for the video!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@robwilson3749 Heeck yeah, definitely a great round to stay stocked on. Thank you🫵, always appreciate ya taking the time to check it out!! Plenty on the way my friend!!🍻

[@robertowen3933]

Another great/relevant test. Good to see someone else in the community is putting good rounds through its paces. Thank you.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@robertowen3933 Appreciate that, thank you my friend!!

[@michaelkaczor4206]

Great test. Nasty 9mm rounds in either pressure. Excellent expansion. There is absolutely nothing like a really good bonded projectile

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@michaelkaczor4206 💪💯. Thank you, appreciate ya!!

[@NickyBeanzzz]

Thank you so much for these reviews. I love bigger calibers, but right now 9mm suits my everyday needs the best. Since I’m working in a small store and living in a condo, I don’t want something too powerful. This makes me feel good about my choice of the 124gr+p HST. I think it can get the job done if needed. Keep up the good work!!

[@eltonhooper2909]

Great video man we appreciate you testing out the short barrel

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@eltonhooper2909 Thank you, appreciate u taking the time to check it out!! Plenty on the way my friend!!🍻

[@c.r.chandler5905]

Excellent, excellent, excellent video, AZ. When I do carry a 9mm it is loaded out with one of these two rounds so it's outstanding to see their effects. Please keep up the good work, my friend.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@c.r.chandler5905 Thank you brother appreciate that!! Glad u enjoyed it. Will prolly put it up against the GD soon.. should be another fun one. Thank you again very much for always putting the positivity out there, ur awesome!!🍻

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Excellent comparison. Very interesting. Your velocity difference is almost the same as our test results a few years ago. The 20-25 fps difference was consistently what I got from 3.5" & 4.25" barrels between standard and +p. We shot into water jugs at 10 feet. We couldn't discern a difference in recovered bullets. I put +p in my daughters 3.5" and the standards in my 3.9" back up home defense & my other daughter's 3.2" micro- compact(recoil??). Great results. Many thanks.

[@maxmccain8950]

If given a choice I’ll always go with the +P version. Penetration is identical with more energy being transmitted into the target. Great test sir, again. 😊👍🏻

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@maxmccain8950 Same here. Appreciate ya my friend!!🍻

[@louieHuelsman]

Wow great slow motion video n the explosion was almost the same with as the jellyrole!!! Never seen that before!!! Thanks them rounds are amazing good huh!!!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@louieHuelsman Thank you🫵, appreciate u taking the time to check it out!! Plenty on the way my friend.🍻

[@randallp2144]

Good stuff for sure

[@Swampytheroot]

Nice review. HST is good stuff

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@Swampytheroot 💪💯. Thank you!!

[@randyduncan795]

It was very interesting how much more the +P rocked the block with a velocity that didn't seem to be enough of a difference to make a difference. Ditto for the expansion. The angle of impact could've been a factor. That little bit of extra power might also make cycling a bit more reliable in a small gun that's full of lint or otherwise dirty. Great test!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@randyduncan795 💯. Thank you, appreciate ya!!

[@jmichaelcarbonniere9549]

Another good test, AZ! Personally, I will always choose the higher velocity round, even if it's a fairly small amount because every little bit gives me an advantage no matter how slight it might be. Handguns in general are not great stoppers to begin with so if there is any advantage to be had, I'm going to go for it! Even 25 fps, although it should be more. The HST is a proven performer so it's never a bad choice. My first choice in hollow points will always be the bonded Gold Dot but I certainly wouldn't feel bad if the HST was all I could get! Cheers, jc

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@jmichaelcarbonniere9549 Thank you my friend, always appreciate u taking the time to check em out and comment. I agree, I'd also go with the lil higher velocity round. Will also be putting it up against the GD here soon.. and trying to get a hold of some 100gr UW XD's to get a test in for ya, I know that's ur favorite😁. Thank you again!! Plenty on the way.🍻

[@dwheeler016]

Nice test.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@dwheeler016 Thank you appreciate ya!!

[@steveflo]

Can’t go wrong with hst

[@bbariceo]

Awesome video, HST is some of the best ammo available. I'd just like to point out that Velocity ammo has a sale on HST 124 grain +P for $485 and standard for $490 for 1,000 rounds with free shipping. They also have Gold Dot on sale 124 grain at $550 for 1,000 rounds. I think that's some awesome prices for ammo that can cost more than a buck a round, especially with free shipping. My preference is HST, I've seen Gold Dot fail to expand due to the cavity getting clogged up in some of the testing I've seen on the tube, so from what I've seen it's not as consistent.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@bbariceo Thank you I appreciate u taking the time to check it out. Also thank you for the info on the ammo deals.🍻

[@RetiredLE830.1]

Another good test. I’ve been using this ammo in .40 S&W for quite a while and now I’m going to get some of it in 9mm.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@RetiredLE830.1 Thank you very much, I appreciate that and appreciate u taking the time to check it out!! Absolutely love .40, I will be doing a test very soon with all the hst weights 155gr, 165gr, and 180gr should be a fun one. Can't complain with this 9 though. Thanks again!!🍻

[@bbariceo]

Check out Velocity ammo $485 for 1000 +P and free shipping. I've used them several times and I usually get my ammo within 3 days and it's double boxed.

[@davidtolbert6204]

Thank you for the test. I have the standard pressure for my Shield Plus 3.1 inch. Velocities should be similar. Got some in 357 Sig too!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@davidtolbert6204 Thank you🫵for taking the time to check it out!! 💪Heck yeah the hst for the sig is my all time favorite. I will have a test up this week sometime with it against the gold dot😁.

[@davidtolbert6204]

@AzAirgunner. I will be watching. I wish they would make a 125 gr HST in 357 Magnum. That would make some wicked tracks in gel!

[@paulscountry456]

HST really good in that short barrel .

[@DRay-or4tc]

Excellent test and vid! I carry their 124+ P in a P365 as well as a C2 staccato. The HST was a bit more accurate in my 25 yd bench tests than the same weight +P Gold Dot. Either load sets the bar for 124+P in my book.

[@traumajock]

Beautiful Flying Sphincters O'Hurt. I feel better about not going to the ends of the earth to find +p. Standard pressure is just right for my P365XL and GX4.

[@adamshaw8214]

Finally figured out how to join the channel.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@adamshaw8214 💪Heck yeah!! Thanks brotha, appreciate ya big time!! Welcome😁🤙

[@robertg9095]

I carry the standard HST 124 ill buy a box of the +p 👍🏽

[@rangetime6779]

Such great ammo! HST's always work. Standard pressure is easier on some pistols.

[@kawikadavid8958]

The standard one is good enough plus it's cheaper.

[@kennethferguson4283]

There is the HST and then there is everything else.

[@Grizzlyman420]

I had two MC9s both were awful! Currently waiting on canik so I can send in for a second time 😂😂😂😂 The gun industry is so bad the past 5 years or so

[@sctthdsn]

I really wish there was a sensor you could put in the gel to measure the shock it creates and convert it into footpounds of impact energy;(

[@sctthdsn]

Doubt such a thing even exists but that would really help me understand the impact difference better

[@justthetip5534]

HST for the MF win.

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@justthetip5534 💪💯

[@gurugoguzhanson]

9mm is too big for EDC and too small for LEO. It fits in as a sidearm for the military and even there I believe the .30 SC would be better. Federal should send free .30 Super Carry to everyone for a year 😅

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

both very weak compared to 357S, which has the same caliber bullet. Caliber doesn't matter, energy does. HST is the best bullet design out there, tho. But 9BPLE will outperform both of these in the gel and in tissue.

[@cousinvinnie2180]

Another great presentation! Thank you for your time and hard work!

[@GreyShooter]

I've got some of each. Awesome stuff. Thanks, AZ.🫡👍🇺🇸

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@GreyShooter 💪💯Heck yeah!! Good stuff to keep around for sure!! Appreciate ya brotha, thanks you🫵!!