The Speer Gold Dot .38 Special 135gr Hollow Point Bullets (brand part no. 4014) let handloaders load the identical projectile found in Speer’s factory-loaded Gold Dot Short Barrel ammunition. Speer engineers these bullets for excellent expansion at the velocities typical of short-barreled handguns, a segment where many personal-protection loads underperform. For reloaders who carry a snub-nose .38 Special or .357-caliber revolver and want factory-proven Gold Dot terminal performance in their own handloads, this bullet delivers that same design without the cost of loaded ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Built for .38 Special / .357 caliber revolvers.
• Weighs 135 grains, a proven weight for short-barrel personal-protection performance.
• Uses the Gold Dot hollow point design engineered for short-barrel handguns.
• Same bullet used in Speer’s Gold Dot Short Barrel factory personal-protection ammunition.
• Packaged 100 per box, with 5 boxes available per case.
• Ships at a packaged weight of approximately 2 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet designed for short-barreled handguns? Yes, Speer engineers this bullet for reliable expansion at velocities typical of short-barreled handguns, matching its Gold Dot Short Barrel factory ammunition.

Is this loaded ammunition? No, this is a component bullet only — it must be seated into a case with powder and a primer to become a complete cartridge.

Buy the Speer Gold Dot .38 Special 135gr Hollow Point Bullets

Load factory-proven Gold Dot performance into your own personal-protection handloads. Order this Speer component bullet from Speer‘s reloading bullets lineup through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping to your door.