Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 45 ACP 230 gr GDHP — 20 rd
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel ammunition for .45 ACP features a 230-grain bonded Gold Dot hollow point optimized for reliable expansion and feeding from compact handguns. Packaged 20 rounds per box and designed for barrels as short as 1.9 inches.
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Description
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Personal Protection ammunition is a .45 ACP load built for consistent performance in compact and short-barrel handguns. It employs Speer’s bonded-core Gold Dot hollow point construction to reduce the risk of core-jacket separation and maintain reliable expansion. The load is a 230-grain hollow point with a published muzzle velocity of 820 feet per second and is packaged 20 rounds per box. Intended uses include personal protection and home defense.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .45 ACP.
- Bullet weight: 230 grains.
- Bullet type: Gold Dot Hollow Point (Short Barrel).
- Muzzle velocity: 820 fps.
- Rounds per box: 20.
- Designed for barrels as short as: 1.9 inches.
- Case material: Nickel-plated brass.
- Reloadable: Yes.
- Intended use: Personal protection / home defense.
- Muzzle energy: 343 ft·lbs.
This Gold Dot load pairs bonded-core construction with a hollow-point cavity tuned for controlled expansion, giving consistent terminal performance and reliable feeding in semi-automatic compact pistols. It is a short-barrel optimized defensive option for shooters who prioritize proven, duty-style ammunition characteristics in compact platforms.
Additional information
| UPC | 604544647310 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Speer |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23975GD |
| Grains | 230 GRAINS |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.69 |
| Length | 3.1500 |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Product Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point |
| Model | Speer Gold Dot |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 230 |
