Experience the ultimate in personal protection with Speer's Gold Dot .45 ACP ammunition. This premium defensive round features a 230-grain hollow point bullet specially engineered with Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor bonding process, ensuring consistent expansion and weight retention through various barrier materials. The Gold Dot technology provides reliable terminal performance while minimizing over-penetration risks, making it an excellent choice for personal defense scenarios. With its proven track record among law enforcement agencies worldwide, this ammunition delivers the stopping power and reliability that defensive shooters demand.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Speer |
| Caliber | .45 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 230 grains |
| Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 343 ft-lbs |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
| Boxes Per Case | 10 |
| Application | Personal Protection, Short Barrel |
| Casing Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| UPC | 604544647310 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23975GD |
Key Features:
The Speer .45 ACP Gold Dot Personal Protection 230gr HP Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point Engineered for reliable expansion and penetration |
| Bullet Weight | 230 grains Heavy bullet weight for maximum stopping power |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 fps Optimized for short barrel performance |
| Short Barrel Design | Effective in barrels as short as 1.9 inches Tailored for compact and subcompact handguns |
| Casing Material | Nickel-Plated Brass Corrosion resistant and enhances feeding reliability |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Concealed Carry: Optimized for short-barreled pistols commonly used for concealed carry.
- Home Defense: Reliable performance for personal protection in home defense scenarios.
- Law Enforcement Backup: Suitable for law enforcement officers as a backup or off-duty carry ammunition.
- Self-Defense Training: Allows for realistic training with carry ammunition in short-barreled handguns.
- Compact 1911 Platforms: Ideal for use in compact 1911-style pistols chambered in .45 ACP.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Optimized for Short Barrels: Designed to perform effectively in barrels as short as 1.9 inches, ideal for compact handguns.
- ✔ Reliable Expansion: Gold Dot hollow point technology ensures consistent expansion for improved stopping power.
- ✔ Nickel-Plated Brass Casing: Enhances long-term corrosion resistance and significantly improves reliable feeding in various firearms.
- ✔ Reduced Felt Recoil: Carefully engineered to produce less felt recoil while consistently maintaining optimal defensive performance.
- ✔ Versatile Performance: Delivers consistent expansion and penetration at various distances and velocities.
Cons
- ✘ Limited Capacity: 20 rounds per box may be considered low for high-volume shooters or extended training sessions.
- ✘ Specialized Use: Optimized for short barrels, may not be ideal for full-size handguns with longer barrels.
- ✘ Premium Pricing: As a high-performance defensive ammunition, it typically commands a higher price than standard target loads.
- ✘ Overpenetration Risk: The 230gr bullet may pose overpenetration risks in some self-defense scenarios, requiring careful shot placement.
About Speer:
Speer, founded in 1943 by Vernon Speer, has been a leader in the ammunition industry for over 75 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Speer has built a reputation for producing high-quality, innovative ammunition for law enforcement, military, and civilian markets. The company is particularly renowned for its Gold Dot line of personal defense ammunition, which has become a standard for many law enforcement agencies across the United States. Speer's commitment to quality is evident in their state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, which include rigorous testing and quality control measures. The brand is also known for its environmental consciousness, being one of the first ammunition manufacturers to eliminate lead from its primer compound.
