The Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .45 ACP 230gr hollow point (Speer part no. 23975GD) is a 20-round box built for compact .45 pistols. Speer rates it at 820 fps from a 4-inch test barrel. The company says the line works in barrels as short as 1.9 inches, with less felt recoil and reliable expansion and penetration. The Gold Dot hollow point is listed for self-defense, and Speer says the ammunition feeds reliably in sub-compact handguns. This Speer load suits a concealed-carry .45 where barrel length is limited.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 ACP, which Speer lists as 45 Auto, the standard .45 pistol cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 230 grains, the projectile weight Speer lists for this load.
• The bullet is a Gold Dot hollow point short barrel design intended for self-defense.
• Muzzle velocity is 820 fps from a 4-inch test barrel, the figure Speer publishes.
• Muzzle energy is 343 ft-lbs, per Speer’s ballistics table.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 749 fps, showing how the heavy bullet holds speed.
• Speer says it delivers maximum performance in barrels as short as 1.9 inches.
• Speer says it offers reliable feeding in sub-compact handguns.
• Speer says it gives consistent expansion and performance at a variety of distances and velocities.
• Package quantity is 20 rounds, a standard defensive box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 45 Auto mean on the Speer page? It is Speer’s name for the .45 ACP cartridge, and this load is listed under that designation.

Is it meant for short barrels? Yes. Speer designed the Gold Dot Short Barrel line to work in barrels as short as 1.9 inches.

How many rounds are in the box? Twenty rounds.

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