{"id":8838,"date":"2021-12-02T02:50:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T02:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=8838"},"modified":"2023-01-20T05:22:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T05:22:46","slug":"what-is-hydra-shok-ammunition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/what-is-hydra-shok-ammunition\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Hydra Shok Ammunition?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practically everyone in the shooting world has heard of Hydra Shok ammo. You&#8217;ve likely encountered it at a local gun store or favorite sporting goods retailer. You might also have run across while you were searching the web for \u201cpersonal defense\u201d ammunition. So what is Hydra Shok ammunition?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we&#8217;ll discuss what Hydra Shok ammo is, what it isn&#8217;t, who manufactures it, and what it is designed for. By the end of this article, you&#8217;ll know if this popular pistol cartridge is right for your shooting needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hydra Shok Ammo History<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydra Shok ammunition traces its origins all the way back to the mid-1980s. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thomas J. Burczynski, a prolific inventor in the firearms world created the ammunition<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who is a prolific inventor in the firearms world. Burczynski is still active today and has been granted<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/patents.justia.com\/inventor\/thomas-j-burczynski?page=3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dozens of patents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the last 3+ decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ammo is a unique variation of the hollow point bullet design. As the name suggests, hollow points lack a distinct tip. Instead, they have a hollowed-out area in the center. The Hydra Shok takes that concept one step further, adding a post to the center of the hollow point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who Manufactures Hydra Shok Ammo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Ammunition is the exclusive manufacturer of Hydra Shok branded cartridges. They began manufacturing the cartridge in 1989, one year after Burczynski announced his ballistic invention. More than 30-years later, the design remains a popular option for self-defense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cartridge concept was created at the behest of the FBI. They sought a handgun bullet that produced better terminal ballistics and penetration than currently available ammunition. What they received was a non-bonded lead core bullet with programmed expansion and lethal penetration depths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Premium Ammunition has since introduced a modification of the original design. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydra Shok Deep was released for the civilian market in 2018, with features such as a \u201cmore robust center post\u201d and, a &#8220;new core design.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Federal, Hydra Shok Deep ammunition provides optimal penetration. It penetrates barriers that are commonly encountered during self-defense scenarios. While they do not specify what these barriers may be, it likely includes windows, standard residential doors, and potentially automobiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Available<\/strong><strong> Calibers Of Hydra Shok:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_8917\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8917\" class=\"wp-image-8917 size-full\" title=\"38 special +p hydra shok ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7343-Web.jpg\" alt=\"a photo of federal 38 special +p hydra shok ammo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7343-Web.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7343-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7343-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7343-Web-790x527.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Federal Premium ammunition is one of the most well-respected personal defense brands in the industry.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Premium Ammunition sells Hydra Shok cartridges in the following calibers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.32 ACP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.380 ACP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.38 Special\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.357 Magnum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.40 S&amp;W<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.45 ACP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.45 GAP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.44 Magnum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/handgun\/9mm-ammo?jacket_type=104&amp;manufacturer=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10mm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, they also produce a 12ga shotgun slug variant of the Hydra Shok projectile. The relatively new Hydra Shok Deep is only available in a few of the more popular calibers, such as 9mm. However, Federal is sure to expand the lineup to include additional calibers in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Codes by HTML.am --><\/p>\n<p><!-- CSS Code --><\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML Code --><\/p>\n<div class=\"b-wrss-table-wrap\"><table class=\"GeneratedTable\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Caliber<\/th>\n<th>Bullet Type<\/th>\n<th>Bullet Weight<\/th>\n<th>Velocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\n<th>Energy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>.380 ACP<\/td>\n<td>Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>90gr<\/td>\n<td>1,000 FPS<\/td>\n<td>200 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<td>Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>124gr<\/td>\n<td>1,120 FPS<\/td>\n<td>345 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.40 S&amp;W<\/td>\n<td>Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>165gr<\/td>\n<td>980 FPS<\/td>\n<td>352 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>.45 ACP<\/td>\n<td>Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>230gr<\/td>\n<td>900 FPS<\/td>\n<td>414 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Purpose Of Hydra Shok Ammunition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, hollow-point bullets are designed to produce a controlled amount of penetration. Depending on their composition, traditional bullets that incorporate a protruding point may over-penetrate. This can result in collateral damage, as the projectile can pass through the intended target and strike something or someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydra Shok rounds have a center-post that protrudes out from the middle of the hollow point. This post does not extend past the end of the projectile. In addition, the rounds have a notched jacket and a non-bonded lead core. This means that the lead is not molecularly bonded to the exterior copper jacket.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtually every law enforcement agency in the world uses some form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/hollow-point-vs-fmj\/\">hollow point projectile<\/a>. Federal branded ammunition remains one of the top choices of hollow-point options for these agencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Officer-involved shootings are frequently \u201cdanger close\u201d scenarios. This means that innocent bystanders are in close proximity to the target. Hollow-point ammunition such as the Hydra Shok projectile minimizes the risks of overpenetration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Hydra Shok VS HST<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_8911\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8911\" class=\"wp-image-8911 size-full\" title=\"comparing Hydra Shok VS HST ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7310-Web.jpg\" alt=\"a photo comparing Hydra Shok VS HST ammo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7310-Web.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7310-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7310-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7310-Web-790x527.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this photo, you can see the center post in the Hydra Shok ammo well (left) and the empty well of the HST ammo (right).<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many gun owners may also be familiar with Federal&#8217;s HST branded ammo. What&#8217;s the difference between the two? Hydra Shok has been around about a decade longer than HST. Federal HST is a hollow-point round designed to consistently expand while passing through a large variety of barriers. Hydra Shok ammo was designed with law enforcement in mind, HST was intended to only be sold to law enforcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>HST ammo is a non-bonded hollow-point, without the added post that Hydra Shok has in the center. The specially designed HST hollow-point won&#8217;t clog when passing through layers of fabric, allowing it to reliably expand and penetrate. Hydra Shok doesn&#8217;t have the same expansion reliability when passing through layers of fabric. However, independent tests have shown that the velocity, penetration, and overall performance are very comparable to HST ammunition.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Codes by HTML.am --><\/p>\n<p><!-- CSS Code --><\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML Code --><\/p>\n<div class=\"b-wrss-table-wrap\"><table class=\"GeneratedTable\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Caliber<\/th>\n<th>Bullet Type<\/th>\n<th>Bullet Weight<\/th>\n<th>Velocity (Muzzle)<\/th>\n<th>Energy (Muzzle)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<td>Hydra Shok (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>124gr<\/td>\n<td>1,120 FPS<\/td>\n<td>345 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<td>HST (JHP)<\/td>\n<td>124gr<\/td>\n<td>1,150 FPS<\/td>\n<td>364 FT LBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h4>\u00a0<strong>Benefits For Civilians<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Hydra Shok ammunition was designed for the FBI, this type of projectile is also available to civilian shooters. It is an excellent personal defense round for the reasons outlined above. If you are forced to deploy your handgun in a self-defense scenario, the bullet is much less likely to over-penetrate when compared to non-hollow-point-style ammunition. This reduces the risk of striking persons or property that is behind your target.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its design, the projectile will expand on impact. When it strikes a soft target, this expansion creates a broad but relatively shallow wound cavity. A larger wound cavity increases the chances that the shooter can stop the threat quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard ball ammo, also known as full metal jacket ammunition, does not expand on impact. As a result, it produces a much smaller wound cavity. This can be a major concern in a personal defense scenario as the shooter may have to fire more rounds to stop the threat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Choosing A Self-Defense Ammo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_8914\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8914\" class=\"wp-image-8914 size-full\" title=\"shooting a glock pistol at a gun range\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7050-Web.jpg\" alt=\"a man shooting a glock pistol at a gun range\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7050-Web.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7050-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7050-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC7050-Web-790x527.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When selecting ammo for self-defense, be sure to consider its price, availability, and reliability with your weapon.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you carry a handgun for self-defense purposes, then you should most definitely purchase some form of hollow-point ammunition. However, all ammo is not created equal. While you may not think twice about skimping on practice ammo, we do not recommend buying bottom-of-the-barrel personal defense rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/handgun\/9mm-ammo#federal-classic-hi-shok-9mm-luger-115-grain-jhp-1000-rounds\">Federal\u2019s Hydra Shok ammo<\/a> is an industry staple that has remained relatively unchanged for years. The ammunition has excellent ballistics and is produced by an industry-leading manufacturer. If that&#8217;s not enough, it&#8217;s trusted by law enforcement agencies across the nation. If you are looking for a quality hollow-point round, it&#8217;s still a great option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, be sure that you actually test it out at the range. The projectile will perform differently than standard ball ammo. At a minimum, you should burn through a few magazines before carrying it. Make sure your weapon cycles well with it after the initial purchase. Have a plan to buy another box or two every time you replace your carry ammo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if you faithfully carry your concealed handgun, you should replace the ammo in the magazine annually. Dirt, dust, and sweat can wreak havoc on ammo stored in a magazine. Modern ammo may have a long shelf life, but replacing it every year will ensure your weapon will fire when it counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Hydra Shok Ammo For Sale<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/handgun\/9mm-ammo?ammo_use_type=1436&amp;jacket_type=104&amp;manufacturer=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8932 size-full\" title=\"federal hydra shok ammo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC9053-Web-1.jpg\" alt=\"a photo of federal hydra shok ammo\" width=\"1014\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC9053-Web-1.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC9053-Web-1-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC9053-Web-1-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC9053-Web-1-790x330.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are purchasing self-defense ammo or shotgun shells, we have the right cartridges for your specific needs. All ammo listed on the website is in-stock and ready to ship. Most orders placed before noon ship the same day. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Wideners.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0now to find excellent ammunition for hunting, self-defense, and target practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Practically everyone in the shooting world has heard of Hydra Shok ammo. You&#8217;ve likely encountered it at a local gun store or favorite sporting goods retailer. You might also have run across while you were searching the web for \u201cpersonal defense\u201d ammunition. So what is Hydra Shok ammunition?\u00a0 Below, we&#8217;ll discuss what Hydra Shok ammo [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":8916,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[229,230,962,960,961,957,958,959,455],"class_list":["post-8838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ammo","tag-9mm","tag-9mm-ammo","tag-9mm-self-defense-ammo","tag-federal","tag-federal-ammunition","tag-hydra-shok","tag-hydra-shok-ammo","tag-hydra-shok-ammunition","tag-self-defense-ammo"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is Hydra Shok Ammunition? - Wideners Shooting, Hunting &amp; Gun Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is Hydra Shok ammunition? 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