Affordable .40 caliber ammo Quest: FEDERAL 40S&W HI-SHOK 155GR JHP through the gel. Dec. 22, 2024

Federal Ammunition 155 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details
This .40 caliber cartridge by Federal features its manufacturer’s own Hi-Shok projectile. While its hollow point nose cavity does not feature the latest and greatest design like some of Federal’s more recently innovated bullets may have included, the Hi-Shok still certainly takes care of business. In my own ballistic gel test, this bullet reliably penetrated over 17 inches and, on average, expanded well out of all 5 barrel lengths I tested through. This lightweight bullet causes relatively low muzzle flip as well, so you can quickly and accurately engage your target when you’re shooting Hi-Shoks.

This ammunition has been used in law enforcement for decades and has garnered a positive reputation among law enforcement professionals for good reason.
If your budget is limited like mine, using a cheaper round that you can practice with and carry should allow you to maintain your shooting skills and muscle memory, and being more affordable means you can afford to test your carry ammo for reliability.
Using your exact carry ammo ensures you are familiar with its ballistics and how it performs in your gun, which is crucial in a self-defense situation.

Casing Type
Brass
Bullet Weight
155 Grain
Bullet Type
Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Manufacturer
Federal Ammunition
Manufacturer SKU
9BP
Muzzle Energy out of the five test barrels.
376, 397, 409, 438, 477

Muzzle Velocity out of the 5 test barrels.
1045, 1073, 1090, 1128, 1177
Primer Type
Boxer