SPEER - Catalogue 2021

6 At one time, packing a compact handgun meant sacrificing performance. Gold Dot Short Barrel has changed that. It works in barrels as short as 1.9 inches and has been proven by both law enforcement and private citizens. The loads produce less felt recoil while achieving reliable expansion at a variety of distances and velocities. GOLD DOT SHORT BARREL ® PERSONAL PROTECTION Gold Dot has been proven to provide optimum penetration and expansion through ballistic gelatin and all barriers used in FBI protocol testing. Tests conducted with 9mm Luger 124-grain +P Gold Dot (23617). 2 Gold Dot technology bonds an incredibly uniform jacket to the core—one molecule at a time. 1 The Speer ® Gold Dot bullet begins with an alloyed lead core. 3 First stage of the patented two-stage hollow point process creates memory lines that expansion can follow. 4 Second forming stage finishes the cavity to match bullet weight and velocity, producing a smooth leading edge for reliable feeding, and a uniform heel for superb accuracy. Gold Dot ® ammunition’s reliability has made it the No. 1 load for law enforcement, and we offer the same performance to you. Using our exclusive Uni-Cor ® method, we bond the jacket to the core one molecule at a time at the very beginning of the bullet construction process. This virtually eliminates core-jacket separation and creates a precision hollow point that is accurate, tough and unbelievably consistent. With options for both standard handguns and short barrels, there’s a Gold Dot load to fit any shooter. Now available in 5.7x28mm. TESTED. PROVEN. TRUSTED. FULL-SIZE DEFENSE FROM COMPACT PISTOLS CONSTRUCTION FBI Protocol Tests Test Event Bare Gelatin Heavy Clothing Plywood Steel Wallboard Auto Glass Velocity 1226 fps 1226 fps 1226 fps 1226 fps 1226 fps 1226 fps Penetration 11.78" 14.13" 14" 27.63" 12.5" 14.95" Expansion .759" Dia. .569" Dia. .577" Dia. .438" Dia. .693" Dia. .518" Dia. Retained Weight 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 83.5%