Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR 40gr HP

Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR

Speer has engineered the Gold Dot Short Barrel line to transform the .22 WMR cartridge into a legitimate self-defense option, even in the most compact handguns. This ammunition is specifically designed to function reliably in barrels as short as 2 inches—a critical advantage for shooters who carry ultra-compact rimfire pistols.

Performance Specifications

• Caliber: .22 WMR
• Bullet Weight: 40 grains
• Bullet Type: Gold Dot Hollow Point
• Muzzle Velocity: 1050 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 99 ft-lbs
• Velocity at 100 yards: 898 fps
• Energy at 100 yards: 72 ft-lbs
• Quantity: 50 rounds per box

Engineering Excellence

Gold Dot ammunition pioneered the bonded-core bullet design. Speer's exclusive Uni-Cor® process bonds the jacket to the core at the molecular level during the initial stages of bullet construction. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation—a critical factor in reliable expansion and penetration.

The hollow point cavity is engineered through a patented two-stage formation process. The first stage establishes maximum expansion potential; the second controls the rate of expansion. This precision engineering ensures each caliber and weight combination delivers optimum performance.

Reliability and Consistency

Every Gold Dot load is tested against the stringent protocols developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for service-class handgun ammunition. These tests evaluate penetration, expansion, and retained weight in both bare gelatin and gelatin shielded by common barriers—the real-world conditions you need to trust.

The finished bullet profile ensures reliable feeding in semi-automatic handguns, while the short-barrel optimization guarantees consistent performance even when velocity is reduced by shorter barrels.

Ideal For

• Personal defense in compact and sub-compact rimfire pistols
• Shooters who prioritize reliability in short-barreled firearms
• Pest control applications
• Anyone seeking proven, FBI-tested ammunition performance