Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 185gr Hollow Point

Speer Gold Dot: The Standard for Personal Defense

Gold Dot ammunition has earned its reputation as the preferred load for law enforcement agencies worldwide—and that same proven performance is available to you. This 45 ACP load delivers the reliability and stopping power you need when it matters most.

Engineering Excellence

Speer's proprietary Uni-Cor bonding process sets Gold Dot apart from conventional ammunition. The jacket is bonded to the lead core one molecule at a time during the initial stages of bullet construction. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation on impact, ensuring maximum retained weight and penetration to critical depths.

Precision Hollow Point Design

The hollow point cavity is formed in two stages:

• First stage establishes the maximum expansion potential
• Second stage controls the rate of expansion

This patented two-step process gives engineers precise control over bullet performance. Each caliber and weight combination is individually tuned for optimum expansion and penetration characteristics.

Barrier Performance

Gold Dot ammunition is tested against the rigorous Federal Bureau of Investigation protocols for service-class handgun cartridges. These tests evaluate:

• Penetration depth in bare gelatin
• Expansion consistency
• Retained weight after passing through common barriers

Reliable Function

Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass ensure reliable ignition and smooth cycling in semi-automatic pistols. The finished bullet profile feeds reliably in modern handguns.

185 grain hollow point | 1050 fps | 20 rounds per box