Hornady HAP 9mm .355 115 GR bullets are purpose-built handgun reloading components designed for competitive shooters and serious reloaders who demand consistency and reliable feeding. These 500-count boxes deliver the accuracy and dependability you need whether you're loading for match competition or high-volume range sessions. The HAP (Hornady Action Pistol) line strips away unnecessary features that don't matter in action pistol disciplines, leaving you with a clean, efficient projectile optimized for semi-automatic pistols.

The engineering here is thoughtful: Hornady eliminated the expansion-aiding serrations found on their XTP bullets, creating a sleek profile that feeds reliably cycle after cycle. No exposed lead means no jamming worries during a match—the gilding metal jacket fully protects the bullet nose and supports smooth, consistent feeding in auto-loading platforms. The swaged lead core is cold-formed from pure lead, ensuring each bullet maintains the weight and balance consistency that translates to shot-to-shot repeatability downrange.

Accuracy comes from precision manufacturing. Hornady's industry-leading concentricity standards and swaged core construction mean your reloads will group tight and predictable. For competitors running high round counts or reloaders who value dependable, repeatable performance in 9mm, these bullets handle the workload without compromise.

Key Features

• Protected nose design for reliable feeding in semi-automatic pistols
• Swaged pure lead core for consistent weight and flight stability
• Gilding metal jacket with industry-leading concentricity for accuracy
• No expansion serrations—streamlined for competition and high-volume shooting
• 500-round box convenient for serious reloaders and shooters

Specifications

Caliber	9mm
Bullet Diameter	.355
Weight	115 GR
Bullet Type	Hollow Point
Count per Box	500
Core Material	Pure Lead (Swaged)
Jacket Material	Gilding Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Hornady HAP bullets designed for self-defense or hunting?

No. HAP bullets are engineered specifically for competition shooting and high-volume training. They're optimized for reliable feeding and accuracy in action pistol matches, not for expansion-dependent terminal performance.

Will these feed reliably in my 9mm semi-automatic pistol?

Yes. The protected nose design and streamlined profile are built to feed consistently in auto-loading 9mm platforms. There's no exposed lead to catch or cause feeding issues.

What's included in the 500-count box?

The box contains 500 individual Hornady HAP 115-grain .355-diameter bullets ready for reloading into 9mm brass.

How do HAP bullets differ from Hornady XTP bullets?

HAP bullets remove the expansion-promoting serrations found on XTP bullets, creating a sleeker profile optimized for competition accuracy and reliable feeding. XTP bullets are designed for terminal expansion; HAP bullets prioritize consistency and feeding performance.