Federal HST 124 gr+P vs Hornady TAP 147 gr (9mm)

**mccula** · December 15th, 2011, 01:59 PM

After reading a lot about 9mm carry rounds and specifically looking at different gel tests I could find, it seems like the best round for the money I could find was federal HST 147 gr. Problem is, I can't find hst in 147 anywhere! I found a few boxes of 124+p, so I bought two.
Then I found some hornday TAP in 147. I'm not sure if I trust the hornady though... I haven't been able to find anything negative at all about federal HST, but it seems like there isn't a lot of info/test on the hornady TAP.
Which ammo should I be carrying? The HST, or the TAP? Or a little of both? (What I am carrying now is a little of both- HST and TAP staggered in a mag).
On a side note, if anyone knows anywhere that has 147 HST in stock around bucks county, let me know. I already checked CP, Tanner's, and Clayton's and they don't.

**spblademaker** · December 15th, 2011, 02:08 PM

If your choice is between the two, the one you should carry is the one that shoots best and is reliable thru your pistol. PM sent with a site that has it.

**1988 Olds** · December 15th, 2011, 02:24 PM

As much as I love reading about what ammo is better for carrying I honestly have come to the conclusion it doesn't really matter as long as it runs good in the gun. The ammo is only as good as its reliabilty. If I had a choice I'd go for the 124gr +p HST.

**dkf** · December 15th, 2011, 08:39 PM

The 124gr+P Speer GD is also a good popular round.

For HST (and all ammo really) you can get the best selection and the best prices buying online. Federal also makes a 147gr+P HST round.