Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection 9mm Luger ammunition (brand part no. 53618GD) fires a 124-grain jacketed hollow point at 1,150 fps on a nickel-plated brass case, one of the most established self-defense loads on the market. Speer built the Gold Dot line around bonded-core construction that keeps the jacket and core fused together through barrier penetration, reducing jacket separation. The 124-grain weight is one of the most common 9mm defensive loads, favored for its balance of penetration and expansion. In handgun ammunition, this 9mm Gold Dot load is a proven choice for daily-carry personal protection.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 9mm Luger.
• Fires a 124-grain bullet.
• Uses a bonded jacketed hollow point bullet design.
• Delivers a velocity of 1,150 fps.
• Built on a nickel-plated brass case.
• Each box holds 50 rounds.
• Ships at approximately 1.42 lbs per box.
• Sold under Speer’s Gold Dot Personal Protection line, one of the most widely carried duty and self-defense loads in the U.S.
• Cost runs about $1.23 per round, useful for comparing value against other loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Gold Dot different from standard hollow points? Its bonded-core construction fuses the jacket and core together, reducing separation during penetration.

What is the muzzle velocity? 1,150 fps.

What is this load intended for? Personal protection and daily carry in 9mm handguns.

Speer Gold Dot 9mm Ammunition For Sale

A proven, bonded-core defensive load trusted for daily carry. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.