Speer Gold Dot 38 Special 135gr HP Personal Protection Ammo

The Speer 4014 Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition delivers consistent expansion and penetration for .38 Special revolvers. This 135-grain hollow point design provides optimal terminal performance for personal defense applications while maintaining accuracy across various barrel lengths.

What Makes This Different

Speer's Gold Dot technology bonds the jacket to the lead core through an electrochemical process, preventing jacket separation during expansion. This bonded construction ensures the bullet retains 95-98% of its original weight while achieving consistent expansion between 1.4-1.6 times the original diameter. Unlike standard hollow points that can clog with clothing fibers, the Gold Dot's pre-formed cavity maintains reliable expansion through heavy clothing barriers.

Key Features

• Bonded jacket-to-core construction prevents separation during expansion
• 135-grain bullet weight optimized for .38 Special velocity performance
• Hollow point design engineered for controlled expansion and penetration
• Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
• Low-flash propellant reduces muzzle signature in low-light conditions
• Consistent lot-to-lot performance through precision manufacturing
• Compatible with all .38 Special revolvers and .357 Magnum chambers

Field testing demonstrates penetration depths of 12-15 inches in ballistic gelatin while maintaining controlled expansion through four layers of denim. The 135-grain bullet weight provides manageable recoil for rapid follow-up shots while delivering sufficient momentum for reliable incapacitation. This load performs consistently from 2-inch snub-nose barrels through 4-inch service revolvers, making it suitable for concealed carry, home defense, and law enforcement backup applications.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: .38 Special
• Bullet Weight: 135 grains
• Bullet Type: Bonded Hollow Point
• Muzzle Velocity: 860 fps (2-inch barrel)
• Muzzle Energy: 221 ft-lbs
• Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
• Primer: Non-corrosive
• Quantity: 500 rounds (5 boxes of 100)
• Manufacturer: Speer Ammunition

Speer's reputation for law enforcement ammunition quality extends to their personal protection line, offering civilians the same proven performance trusted by professionals. The bulk case packaging provides substantial cost savings while ensuring consistent performance from the same production lot.