The Speer 4009 Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition delivers consistent expansion and deep penetration for reliable stopping power in .38 Special platforms. This 110-grain jacketed hollow point round features Speer's bonded-core technology that prevents jacket separation during expansion.
What Makes This Different
Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor bonding process permanently bonds the jacket to the lead core, eliminating the jacket separation that plagues conventional hollow points. The Gold Dot bullet expands to nearly twice its original diameter while retaining 98% of its weight. This controlled expansion creates larger wound channels compared to standard hollow points that often fragment or fail to expand reliably.
Key Features
- Uni-Cor bonded construction prevents jacket separation for maximum weight retention
- 110-grain jacketed hollow point optimized for .38 Special velocities
- Consistent expansion across various barrel lengths from 2" to 6"
- Low-flash propellant reduces muzzle flash in low-light situations
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
- 100 rounds per box, 5 boxes per case for 500 total rounds
- Compatible with all .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers
Extensive ballistic testing shows the Gold Dot 110gr achieves optimal expansion at velocities between 800-1000 fps, making it ideal for snub-nose revolvers and standard barrel lengths. The bullet design meets FBI penetration standards while maximizing tissue disruption. Law enforcement agencies nationwide have adopted Gold Dot ammunition for duty use due to its proven terminal performance and consistent quality control.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Bullet Weight: 110 grains
- Bullet Type: Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP)
- Muzzle Velocity: 950 fps (4" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 220 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: CCI non-corrosive
- Quantity: 100 rounds per box, 5 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Speer Ammunition
- UPC: 076683040091
Speer Gold Dot represents decades of ballistic engineering focused on real-world performance rather than marketing claims. The 110-grain loading provides manageable recoil for rapid follow-up shots while delivering the expansion and penetration needed for personal protection. This case quantity offers substantial savings for serious shooters who train regularly with their carry ammunition.