The post is suppose to focus fluid pressures outward producing a large mushroom with a shallower hollow point than others.  Giving a combination of stopping power and deeper penetration.  I saw a pig taken with a 158 grain 357 round at about 8-10 yards.  Quite impressive even if it did not leave an exit wound!  What I like most of all is it seems to group closer to my ball ammo than the other Self Defense ammo.  And much more accurate than my Gold Dot ammo.