Your 3" barrel reduces ammo performance by a significant amount. Both of those cartridges will compensate for the short barrel to some degree, and they will work similarly. Three-quarters of an inch, or 1.1" in penetration is important on paper but doesn't change the outcome of self-defense shootings. Both bullets are proven designs.
Buy a box of each, shoot them in your pistol, and stick with whichever load shoots best for you. You'll be well protected with either one.

 

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My EDC is a Sig P365. I have looked all over the internet for info on comparing the 9mm 124gr HST and the new 9mm 135gr Hydra Shok Deep from a 3" barrel in ballistics gel or any medium for that matter.
Does anyone know where I can get information like this or does anyone have any knowledge as to how these two rounds perform out of a 3" barrel for defense purposes?
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Rod


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Thanks [B]Rock_Crawler_Jeep[/B]. That's good to hear. I'd love to get a comparison on how the penetration and expansion of these two rounds compare out of a 3" barrel to help me decide which one to carry in my P365. for self defense.

 

Shooting the bull on YouTube did some testing . It’s a little dated now. And he admits his bare gel test with clear ballistics isn’t a good medium. He has ordinance gel tests too. His 9mm search for a gun with a 3 inch barrel

 

Yeah but he doesn't test the new Hydra Shok Deep.

 

Thanks. Wish they had shot a couple 124gr HSTs in those gel blocks also to get a comparison.

 

HST. The Deep is too new and too infrequently carried to know how well it does.

 

Agreed. That's why I'd like to see some ballistics tests in gel with the two compared side by side. But I guess it's early for that too.

 

The HST will work as well as it always has, which is more than good enough.

Bullet placement is what counts.

Practice shooting.

 

Personal Defense HST Micro 9mm Luger

Product Overview
Subcompact handguns' sleek, lightweight designs make them an ideal choice for concealed carry. But to perform to their peak, they need the right ammunition: Federal Premium® Personal Defense® Micro HST®. The line provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance with bullet weights and propellants optimized for the most efficient cycling and accuracy in subcompact handguns.

• Heavy bullet and lower velocity decreases felt recoil and noise
• Expanded diameter and weight retention produce the desired penetration for self-defense situations, without over-penetrating
• Bullet nose profile, nickel-plated case and high-performance primer provide the ultimate in function and reliability in semi-automatic handguns
• Clean-burning, low-flash propellants

SPECS

Caliber	9mm Luger
Grain Weight	150
Bullet Style	HST Jacketed Hollow Point
Muzzle Velocity	900
Test Barrel Length In	4
Package Quantity	20
Usage	Self-Defense

 

 

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Thanks, I've seen the video on the HydraShok Deep. The round looks impressive! It would be nice if he had compared it to the 124gr HST in the same gel block.
And I found the Federal ad strange in that they promote the 150gr HST Micro for subcompacts but the specs show the test barrel was 4". I don't know of any subcompacts, by my definition anyway, that have a 4" barrel. Hmm.

 

Have you considered the HST 124 gr. +P?

I've been quite pleased with it in my P365.

 

Thanks but I'd rather stay away from +p rounds.

 

I carry HST 147gr, am completely confident in it's ability to do the job.