The Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection .44 S&W Special 200gr load comes in a 20-round box (Speer part no. 23980GD). It pairs a 200-grain Gold Dot Hollow Point bullet with nickel-plated brass and a sealed primer. Speer builds the bullet by bonding the jacket to a pressure-formed lead core, which it says virtually eliminates separation on impact and keeps weight and penetration where they are needed. The published velocity is 875 fps from a 6-inch test barrel. It is a defensive load for .44 Special shooters who want a proven bullet design.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .44 S&W Special, the designation Speer prints on this load.
• Bullet weight is 200 grains, which sets the load’s recoil and energy.
• The bullet is a Gold Dot Hollow Point, designed to expand consistently through the full range of barriers.
• Muzzle velocity is 875 fps from a 6-inch test barrel, the barrel length Speer used for its published figures.
• Muzzle energy is 340 foot-pounds, and Speer lists 280 foot-pounds at 100 yards.
• Velocity at 100 yards is listed at 794 fps, showing how much speed the load keeps downrange.
• The case is nickel-plated brass, which Speer pairs with a sealed primer for dependable ignition and cycling.
• Uni-Cor bonding joins the jacket to the pressure-formed lead core, which is how Speer virtually eliminates separation on impact.
• Intended use is self-defense, the usage Speer lists for the Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection line.
• The box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for carry and for confirming your point of impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does this .44 Special load use? It uses a 200-grain Gold Dot Hollow Point, a design Speer says expands consistently through the full range of barriers.

How is the Gold Dot bullet built? Speer bonds the jacket to a pressure-formed lead core with its Uni-Cor method, which it says virtually eliminates core-jacket separation on impact for more retained weight and penetration.

How many rounds are in the box? The box holds 20 rounds, packed with nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers.

Buy the Speer Gold Dot .44 S&W Special 200gr Hollow Point, 20-Round Box

Speer has built the Gold Dot line into a benchmark for self-defense and duty use, and this 200-grain .44 Special load brings that bullet construction to revolver shooters. Find it alongside other handgun ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, shipped fast and insured.