The Speer .44 S&W Special 200gr Gold Dot (part no. 23980GD) pairs .44 S&W Special with a 200-grain Gold Dot built for concealed carry, home defense, or duty use. Speer builds this load around consistent, factory-tested components. The electrochemically bonded core resists separating from the jacket on impact, so the bullet holds together through barriers for consistent penetration and weight retention. It is one of the handgun ammunition options stocked here, chosen for real-world performance rather than shelf filler. It is a load built to run in the pistols people actually carry and shoot.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .44 S&W Special, a proven chambering with wide pistol and ammunition compatibility.
• The bullet weighs 200 grains, balancing velocity and downrange energy for this cartridge.
• The bullet is a 200-grain Gold Dot, a bonded hollow-point design.
• The electrochemically bonded core resists separating from the jacket on impact, so the bullet holds together through barriers for consistent penetration and weight retention.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to sight in and still have rounds left for the field or the range.
• This SKU ships in a 10-box case (200 rounds total), ideal for high-volume shooters, clubs, or instructors stocking up.
• The cases are Nickel-Plated Brass, feeding smoother than plain brass and resisting corrosion in humid storage or wet conditions.
• At about $2.12 per round, priced for regular range trips without rationing shots.
• The box ships at 0.98 lbs, a useful reference for flat-rate shipping and bulk order planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good round for concealed carry or home defense? Yes, the Gold Dot bullet is built to expand reliably on impact for personal-defense use.

What is this .44 S&W Special load built for? With a 200-grain Gold Dot, it is built for concealed carry, home defense, or duty use.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

Buy the Speer .44 S&W Special 200gr Gold Dot

Whether it rides in a carry gun or feeds a training session, keep the supply stocked. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.