Speer - Jacketed Hollow Point - 124 Grain 9mm Ammo - 1000 Rounds

We have to be diplomatic when it comes to recommending ammunition for self-defense. A father shouldn’t let it be known which of his children is his favorite, after all. But that said, Speer Gold Dot is without question some of the very best 9mm ammo on the market. This is law enforcement quality ammo, but it is also available to any member of the general public so long as they insist on the best for personal protection.

The Gold Dot is the first commercially available handgun bullet with a true bonded core. Speer creates the bullet by submerging alloyed lead in an electrochemical bath, thus fusing the core to its copper-alloy jacket. The result is a durable bullet which exhibits superior weight retention – the key to effectively deep penetration. According to Speer’s own terminal ballistics testing, this round’s 124 grain bullet will only lose 0.1 grains of its weight after striking bare ballistic gel. If the gel is shielded by heavy fabric, weight loss increases to a mere 0.3 grains.

The Gold Dot is a jacketed hollow point, with a nose cavity that is precision formed during two stages to promote optimal width and rate of expansion. Once again according to Speer’s terminal ballistics testing, the Gold Dot expands to a diameter of 0.682” after striking bare ballistic gel. If the gel is shielded by heavy fabric, expansion is slightly narrower yet still effective at 0.562”. Real-world results vary, but you can rest assured the Gold Dot is engineered to get the job done quickly and correctly.

This ammunition features nickel-plated brass cases: reloadable, lower-friction to promote smoother cycling, and more resistant to corrosion than bare brass alone.