Product Description
Speer Gold Dot 9mm Luger 115gr Hollow Point 20-Round Box
Speer Gold Dot is one of the most battle-tested defensive handgun loads in history — the preferred duty load of federal marshals, the DEA, the FBI, and dozens of state police agencies — and the 9mm 115-grain loading delivers exactly the performance profile that LE agencies have trained and qualified with for decades. The Uni-Cor construction process electrochemically bonds the lead core to the jacket, eliminating any possibility of jacket-core separation during penetration: through clothing, glass, steel, and all other FBI protocol barriers the Gold Dot holds together and expands reliably. At 1,210 fps the 115-grain GDHP generates 374 ft-lbs and expands to approximately .55" diameter in standard gelatin — controlled, predictable terminal geometry that defensive instructors point to as the benchmark. Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion in carry guns that go unclean for extended periods, and Speer's clean-burning powder keeps action fouling to a minimum. This is not a new load trying to prove itself — it is the proven standard. Features • Uni-Cor bonded construction — electrochemically fused core prevents jacket-core separation • 1,210 fps / 374 ft-lbs — consistent expansion to ~.55" in bare gelatin • Passes full FBI barrier protocol — clothing, steel, plywood, glass • Trusted by federal marshals, FBI, DEA, and state law enforcement agencies • Nickel-plated brass — corrosion-resistant for long-term carry • 20-round box — duty rotation and defensive carry practice Specifications • Caliber: 9mm Luger • Bullet Weight: 115 grain • Bullet Type: Gold Dot HP (GDHP) • Muzzle Velocity: 1,210 fps • Muzzle Energy: 374 ft-lbs • Rounds per Box: 20 • Case: Nickel-plated brass • UPC: 604544647211
Gold Dot was the first handgun ammunition loaded with true, bonded-core bullets. Using an exclusive Uni-Cor(R) method, Speer bonds the jacket to the core one molecule at a time at the very beginning of the bullet construction process. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation. With options for both standard handguns and short barrels, there's a Gold Dot load to fit any shooter. Each Gold Dot hollow point cavity is tuned by specific caliber and bullet weight to ensure optimum performance. Speer forms the hollow point cavity in two stages. The first establishes how far the bullet can expand; the second controls the rate of expansion. This patented two-step cavity formation gives Speer engineers incredible control in the design process. Each bullet caliber and weight is tuned for optimum expansion and penetration. The bullet is then finished to provide a smooth profile for reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns. To ensure Gold Dot performs when you need it most, they first make sure it excels in the stringent tests developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for service-class handgun cartridges. These protocol tests evaluate penetration, expansion and retained weight in bare gelatin and gelatin shielded by common barriers.
Key Features
- 9MM
- 1,210 Feet per second
- 115 Grain Gold Dot personal protection
- 20 Rounds per box
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Speer Ammunition
- Model: Speer Gold Dot
- UPC: 604544647211
- Manufacturer Part Number: 23614GD
- Type: Gold Dot Hollow Point
- Sub Category: Handgun Ammunition
- Caliber: 9MM
- Weight: 10
