The Speer 4427 Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition delivers proven stopping power for .44 caliber handguns through its bonded hollow point design. This 200-grain cartridge features Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor bonding process that prevents core-jacket separation during expansion.
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard hollow point ammunition that can suffer jacket separation upon impact, Gold Dot bullets use a proprietary electrochemical bonding process that permanently fuses the copper jacket to the lead core. This construction ensures consistent expansion and weight retention across varying barrier materials. Independent ballistic testing shows Gold Dot ammunition maintains 95% weight retention while achieving optimal expansion diameters.
Key Features
- 200-grain bonded hollow point bullet with Uni-Cor construction
- Nickel-plated brass cases resist corrosion and aid extraction
- CCI primers provide reliable ignition in all weather conditions
- Muzzle velocity of 1,250 feet per second from 6.5-inch barrel
- Designed for .44 Special and .44 Magnum chamberings
- 50 rounds per box with 5-box case quantity (250 total rounds)
- Consistent powder charges ensure shot-to-shot reliability
This ammunition performs effectively in both law enforcement and civilian self-defense applications. The 200-grain bullet weight provides substantial momentum for barrier penetration while the hollow point design creates rapid expansion in soft tissue. Gold Dot cartridges function reliably in revolvers and semi-automatic pistols chambered for .44 caliber, maintaining accuracy standards suitable for defensive shooting distances.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .44 Special/.44 Magnum
- Bullet Weight: 200 grains
- Bullet Type: Bonded hollow point
- Muzzle Velocity: 1,250 fps (6.5" barrel)
- Muzzle Energy: 694 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Primer: CCI non-corrosive
- Quantity: 50 rounds per box, 5 boxes per case
- Manufacturer: Speer Ammunition (Vista Outdoor)
Speer Gold Dot represents three decades of bonded bullet technology refined through law enforcement feedback and ballistic testing. This case quantity provides serious shooters with sufficient ammunition for training and carry rotation while maintaining consistent lot numbers for optimal performance reliability.