Speer Ammo Gold Dot Personal Protection Short Barrel 45 ACP 230gr Hollow Point - Box or Case

The Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection Short Barrel is a .45 ACP self-defense load engineered specifically for compact pistols with short barrels. Each round features a 230 grain Gold Dot Jacketed Hollow Point built around Speer's signature bonded bullet construction, in which the lead core is bonded to the copper jacket so the core and jacket stay together as a single unit on impact. This bonding drives reliable, controlled expansion and consistent penetration even when fired from short concealed-carry and sub-compact platforms.

Designed to perform in barrels as short as 1.9 inches, this load is tuned for the shorter sight radii and reduced dwell times common on today's compact .45 ACP pistols. It launches the 230 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 820 fps, generating 343 ft lbs of muzzle energy with reduced felt recoil compared to standard-pressure 45 ACP personal protection loads. The result is a soft-shooting, accurate defense round that delivers Gold Dot performance from pistols where conventional .45 ACP self-defense ammunition can struggle to expand reliably.

Each cartridge is housed in nickel-plated brass. Gold Dot is one of the most trusted names in law enforcement and personal protection ammunition, and this Personal Protection Short Barrel variant is purpose-built for concealed carry and home defense use in compact .45 ACP pistols.

Your purchase options:

• Box - 20 Rounds
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• Case - 200 Rounds (10 Boxes)