Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection .40 S&W 165 gr Hollow Point Ammo - 20 Rounds, 1150 fps

The Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection .40 S&W is a 165 grain hollow-point round built for shooters who need reliable, consistent performance when it matters most. This is the same ammunition trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide—ammunition that's earned its reputation through real-world performance in defensive situations. Whether you're setting up for home defense or carrying for personal protection, Gold Dot delivers the kind of terminal performance you can depend on.

What makes Gold Dot stand out in a crowded field of defensive ammo is its track record of consistent expansion and penetration, even when rounds pass through intermediate barriers like clothing, drywall, or vehicle glass. Speer engineered the hollow-point cavity and jacket design to expand reliably across a wide range of velocities and barriers—meaning your rounds perform the same way whether you're shooting at contact distance or across a room. That consistency is what separates carry ammo from range ammo.

At 1150 feet per second, these rounds move fast enough to deliver the velocity needed for reliable hollow-point expansion while staying manageable in .40 S&W firearms. The 165 grain bullet weight is the sweet spot for the cartridge—balancing stopping power with controllability and barrier performance. Twenty rounds per box gives you a standard carry box or a solid foundation for a defensive practice session.

Key Features

• Hollow-point design engineered for reliable expansion and penetration
• Consistent performance across common defensive barriers
• Trusted by law enforcement agencies worldwide
• 1150 fps muzzle velocity for reliable terminal performance
• 165 grain bullet optimized for .40 S&W ballistics

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Speer Gold Dot good for self-defense?

Yes. Gold Dot ammunition is specifically designed for personal protection and home defense. The hollow-point bullet is engineered to expand reliably while maintaining consistent penetration, and the line has a proven track record with law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Will Gold Dot hollow points expand through barriers?

Gold Dot is engineered to deliver consistent expansion and penetration even when rounds pass through intermediate barriers like clothing or drywall. The specific performance will depend on the barrier and distance, but the ammunition is designed with barrier performance in mind.

What is the muzzle velocity of this .40 S&W round?

The Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection .40 S&W 165 gr loads at 1150 feet per second, a velocity optimized for reliable hollow-point expansion and performance in .40 S&W firearms.

How many rounds come in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds of Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition.