Speer builds the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .40 S&W 180gr GDHP, 20-Round Box (brand part no. 23974GD) around a .40 S&W platform, built to stop a threat fast and feed reliably when it matters. Each round drives a 180-grain Gold Dot bonded hollow point bullet at roughly 950 fps out of the muzzle. Engineered to perform at the reduced velocities typical of short-barrel carry guns. Stock up once and you have a repeatable answer for concealed carry and home defense.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, a proven defensive chambering for daily carry or a nightstand gun.
• The bullet weighs 180 grains, a weight matched to the platform for reliable expansion and controllable recoil.
• The bullet is a Gold Dot bonded hollow point, engineered to expand on impact for a wider wound channel.
• The bonded core resists jacket separation on impact, holding the bullet together for consistent penetration.
• Muzzle velocity runs about 950 fps, delivering the energy needed for reliable stopping power.
• The case is Nickel-Plated Brass, resisting corrosion and feeding smoother than bare brass through a pistol or rifle action.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to load multiple magazines and still keep a practice reserve.
• Cost per round runs about $1.65, useful for budgeting a range day or a season of practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .40 S&W a good choice for concealed carry? Yes, it’s loaded specifically as a self-defense round, with a bullet designed to perform reliably out of short-barrel carry guns.

Does the Gold Dot bonded hollow point bullet expand on impact? Yes, it’s engineered to expand reliably on impact for a wider wound channel and faster energy transfer.

What is the case made of? It uses a nickel-plated brass case, resisting corrosion and feeding smoother than bare brass through a pistol or rifle action.

Buy the Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .40 S&W

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