The Speer 23617GD Gold Dot Personal Protection delivers proven stopping power with its bonded-core hollow point design engineered for law enforcement and civilian defense applications. This 9mm Luger +P ammunition features a 124-grain jacketed hollow point bullet that maintains structural integrity during expansion while delivering consistent terminal performance.
What Makes This Different
Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor bonding process eliminates jacket separation by electrochemically bonding the copper jacket to the lead core. Unlike conventional hollow points that can fragment or fail to expand, Gold Dot bullets retain 95% of their weight while achieving optimal expansion diameters. The +P loading generates approximately 1,150 fps muzzle velocity, providing enhanced energy transfer compared to standard pressure loads.
Key Features
- Uni-Cor bonded construction prevents jacket-core separation
- 124-grain jacketed hollow point optimized for 4-inch barrels
- +P pressure loading for increased velocity and energy
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
- CCI primers ensure reliable ignition in all conditions
- Consistent expansion through FBI protocol barriers
- Low-flash propellant reduces muzzle signature
Extensive testing demonstrates reliable expansion and penetration depths of 12-18 inches in ballistic gelatin, meeting FBI standards for defensive ammunition. The 124-grain weight provides optimal performance in both compact and full-size pistols, cycling reliably in most 9mm platforms. Gold Dot ammunition maintains accuracy standards of 2-3 inches at 25 yards while delivering the terminal performance required for personal protection scenarios.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger +P
- Bullet Weight: 124 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,150 fps (4-inch barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 365 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: CCI non-corrosive
- Package: 20 rounds per box, 10 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Speer (Vista Outdoor)
Speer Gold Dot represents the ammunition choice of over 98% of U.S. police departments, providing the proven performance civilians need for personal protection. This factory-fresh ammunition ships in sealed boxes with consistent lot numbers for reliable performance when it matters most.