Speer Gold Dot ammunition in .40 S&W (brand part no. 23970GD) is built for shooters who carry this round for personal or home defense. Speer manufactures this load to consistent tolerances, so every box performs the same as the last. At the heart of this load is the 165 gr bullet with a gold dot hollow point (GDHP) design, matched to the .40 S&W platform shooters already run. In our handgun ammunition lineup, this is the Speer load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .40 S&W, one of the most carried, most available cartridges for the platform.
• The bullet weighs 165 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) design, engineered to expand and transfer energy on impact.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, standing up to repeated firing and easy extraction.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 1150 fps, keeping the load fast enough for dependable terminal performance.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical quantity for a solid range session without restocking mid-way.
• Cases ship 10 boxes to a case, letting range regulars order in volume without repeat checkout.
• Cost works out to about $1.65 per round, a reasonable cost for this level of quality.
• The box ships at approximately 0.75 lbs, useful for budgeting freight if you’re ordering by the case.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• Gold Dot’s electrochemically bonded core and jacket won’t separate on impact, so the bullet holds together for consistent, reliable expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good defensive round in .40 S&W? Yes, the expanding bullet design is built for controlled expansion and reliable stopping power, a common choice for defensive .40 S&W carry.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .40 S&W.

How fast does this .40 S&W load run? It’s rated at approximately 1150 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the Speer Gold Dot .40 S&W 165 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Whether it’s a weekend at the range or opening morning, this is the load that shows up and does its job. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.