Velocity on the box or catalog don't mean a thing. mother nature plays a role, Temp elevation . and of coarse barrel length
Same with reloading and manuals!
In the 80 and 90`s I admit I thought 10inches would be enough. ( came from shooting pigs/deer and such)
I didn't know about the 12-18 until about 12yrs ago when Doc was at AR15.com !
For now the 124 HST will do for HD. Or if I get surgery and my hand heals I go with the 124+P load.
Since my primary pistol has mild recoil (P229 40cal / 180gr ) compared to my P30S 9mm /147gr I may trade the HK in for another Sig but in 9mm(P229R/MK25) and not worry about using 124+P or 147
Really if someone has broken fingers/hand and wants to shoot 124 HST Or if a person with a good hand , that cant find any SD ammo but 124HST.
I really don't see a problem.
And of coarse there are better loads than the 124 HST. One reason I carry a P229 w/ 180gr HST