$35.93
Availability: In Stock
The Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP Short Barrel 230 Grain Bonded JHP Bullets are engineered for handloaders who demand the same dependable defensive performance trusted by law enforcement. Built on Speer's proven bonded-core technology, these .451-diameter bullets deliver controlled expansion and outstanding weight retention—critical factors in barrier-blind personal-defense loads. Whether you're developing ammunition for compact carry pistols or testing loads for duty weapons, Gold Dot's uniform jacket and bonded construction provide the consistency and reliability that separates good handloads from great ones.
The bonding process—which fuses jacket to core at the molecular level—virtually eliminates the core/jacket separation that can compromise expansion and penetration. This means your handloaded rounds perform predictably through the barriers you'll encounter in real-world defensive scenarios, from intermediate barriers to soft tissue. The uniform jacket also contributes to tighter velocity spreads and better accuracy, giving you the precision you need on the reload bench and the dependability you need when it counts.
Available in a 100-count box, these bullets are ideal for serious handloaders building defensive 45 ACP ammunition. The 230-grain weight is the standard for full-power 45 loads and works across a wide range of powders and primers. If you're committed to rolling your own defensive ammo and want bullets backed by decades of law-enforcement validation, Gold Dot is the platform to start with.
| Caliber | 45 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grains |
| Diameter | .451" |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Quantity | 100 Bullets |
| Design | Bonded Core |
Yes. These are specifically designed as Gold Dot Short Barrel bullets for compact and subcompact 45 ACP platforms. They deliver their designed performance across the velocity ranges typical of shorter barrels.
Bonded bullets fuse the jacket to the lead core at the molecular level, which prevents separation during expansion. This keeps the bullet intact and performing as intended, especially when passing through barriers or heavy clothing.
Yes. Gold Dot's bonded construction and uniform jacket were developed specifically for law-enforcement defensive ammunition. They provide the barrier-blind expansion and weight retention critical to defensive loads.
Each box contains 100 bullets.
SKU: 115705442 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 4.6in • Weight: 1oz
Availability: In Stock
The Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP Short Barrel 230 Grain Bonded JHP Bullets are engineered for handloaders who demand the same dependable defensive performance trusted by law enforcement. Built on Speer's proven bonded-core technology, these .451-diameter bullets deliver controlled expansion and outstanding weight retention—critical factors in barrier-blind personal-defense loads. Whether you're developing ammunition for compact carry pistols or testing loads for duty weapons, Gold Dot's uniform jacket and bonded construction provide the consistency and reliability that separates good handloads from great ones.
The bonding process—which fuses jacket to core at the molecular level—virtually eliminates the core/jacket separation that can compromise expansion and penetration. This means your handloaded rounds perform predictably through the barriers you'll encounter in real-world defensive scenarios, from intermediate barriers to soft tissue. The uniform jacket also contributes to tighter velocity spreads and better accuracy, giving you the precision you need on the reload bench and the dependability you need when it counts.
Available in a 100-count box, these bullets are ideal for serious handloaders building defensive 45 ACP ammunition. The 230-grain weight is the standard for full-power 45 loads and works across a wide range of powders and primers. If you're committed to rolling your own defensive ammo and want bullets backed by decades of law-enforcement validation, Gold Dot is the platform to start with.
| Caliber | 45 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grains |
| Diameter | .451" |
| Bullet Type | Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) |
| Quantity | 100 Bullets |
| Design | Bonded Core |
Yes. These are specifically designed as Gold Dot Short Barrel bullets for compact and subcompact 45 ACP platforms. They deliver their designed performance across the velocity ranges typical of shorter barrels.
Bonded bullets fuse the jacket to the lead core at the molecular level, which prevents separation during expansion. This keeps the bullet intact and performing as intended, especially when passing through barriers or heavy clothing.
Yes. Gold Dot's bonded construction and uniform jacket were developed specifically for law-enforcement defensive ammunition. They provide the barrier-blind expansion and weight retention critical to defensive loads.
Each box contains 100 bullets.
SKU: 115705442 • Width: 2.5in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 4.6in • Weight: 1oz