Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 45 ACP 230 gr – 20 Rounds

Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .45 ACP 230‑grain Gold Dot Hollow Point is engineered for consistent performance in compact and short‑barrel pistols. The projectile uses Speer’s Uni‑Cor bonded‑core construction to reduce the risk of core/jacket separation and maintain weight retention. This load is offered in 20‑round boxes and is intended for personal protection and compact carry applications where a short barrel is used. Listed performance includes a muzzle velocity of 820 feet per second when tested in a 4‑inch test barrel, and the load is designed to function in barrels as short as 1.9 inches.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45 ACP.
• The bullet weight is 230 grains.
• The bullet style is Gold Dot Hollow Point (Short Barrel).
• The listed muzzle velocity is 820 fps.
• The test barrel length is 4 inches.
• The load is optimized to function in barrels as short as 1.9 inches.
• The package contains 20 rounds per box.
• There are 10 boxes per case.
• The cartridge uses nickel‑plated brass cases.
• The cartridge designation is .45 Auto (.45 ACP).

Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel ammunition provides a bonded‑core hollow‑point option tailored for compact pistols, combining consistent terminal performance with reliable feeding in short‑barrel platforms. Its design and construction make it a practical choice for shooters who require a duty‑grade hollow‑point in a compact package.

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