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The Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun line was created to solve a problem a lot of people don't think about: duty ammunition designed for full-size pistols doesn't always work the same way when fired from a compact carry gun with a shorter barrel. This load gets that right from the ground up.
Under the hood, you're getting the proven Gold Dot G2 hollow point design that's been refined over decades. Instead of a traditional wide hollow cavity, the G2 features a shallow dish nose filled with a high-performance elastomer. On impact, that elastomer forces itself into engineered internal fissures in the bullet to initiate expansion. The result is extremely uniform expansion and more consistent penetration, even across different barrier types. This design also resists clogging from heavy clothing or debris, which means more reliable expansion when it matters.
The bonded core construction uses Speer's Uni-Cor method to fuse the copper jacket to the lead core at a molecular level. This keeps the bullet intact and together as it passes through barriers like glass, drywall, and auto bodies. You get the weight retention you need for the 12 to 18 inches of penetration that defense ammunition should deliver, without core-jacket separation that would turn a defensive round into a failure point.
At 1150 feet per second, this 165-grain load is specifically tuned for compact pistols with shorter barrels. You get ballistic performance that's optimized for the gun you're carrying, not a duty round dialed back to marginal velocities. The nickel-plated brass cases are boxer-primed and reloadable, giving you value if you reload. These come 20 rounds to a box, which makes them perfect for your carry rotation or home defense loadout.
The Carry Gun is specifically engineered for compact pistols with shorter barrels. While standard Gold Dot is optimized for full-size duty handguns, this load uses the same proven G2 bullet design but is loaded to deliver the best performance from compact carry guns. It provides reliable expansion and penetration at the lower velocities that short barrels produce.
Instead of relying on a traditional hollow point that depends on target material to enter and cause expansion, the G2's shallow cavity is filled with elastomer. On impact, this material is forced into internal fissures within the bullet, initiating controlled expansion. This design resists clogging from barriers like heavy clothing, ensuring more reliable performance.
This is designed specifically as defensive ammunition for personal protection and home defense. The 165-grain load with Gold Dot construction is engineered to perform under defensive scenarios. While you could fire it at the range, it's built and priced for serious defensive use rather than practice.
Yes. The nickel-plated brass cases are boxer-primed and reloadable, which gives you the option to reload if you're a handloader. This adds value compared to ammunition with non-reloadable cases.
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 165 |
|---|---|
| Caliber/Gauge | .40 S&W |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 1.30 |
| Grains | 165Gr |
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24259 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 0.75 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 604544657920 |
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