Speer 954 Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR 40gr HP Ammo - 50 Rounds/Box, 40 Boxes/Case

Speer 954 Gold Dot Short Barrel .22 WMR ammunition delivers proven personal protection in a rimfire platform. If you carry a compact .22 Magnum revolver or semi-automatic for backup defense or deep concealment, this 40-grain hollow point load is engineered specifically for the ballistics of short-barrel firearms. The Gold Dot line pioneered bonded-core bullet construction—a process that welds the jacket to the core molecule-by-molecule at the start of manufacturing, virtually eliminating jacket-core separation even at higher velocities or after barrier impact.

Each Gold Dot hollow point cavity undergoes a proprietary two-stage formation process. The first stage sets the expansion ceiling; the second controls how quickly the bullet opens. This dual-cavity engineering ensures consistent, predictable performance across common barriers—drywall, auto glass, heavy clothing—while maintaining velocity and terminal effect. The finished bullets are smooth-profiled for reliable semi-automatic feeding and have been validated against Federal Bureau of Investigation protocol testing standards that measure penetration, expansion, and weight retention in both bare gelatin and barrier-protected media.

You get 50 rounds per box, with 40 boxes per case for serious shooters who train regularly or stock in quantity. This is purpose-built ammunition for shooters who understand that short-barrel ballistics demand bullets engineered for the job, not generic full-barrel loads downsized to fit a smaller platform.

Key Features

• Uni-Cor bonded-core construction prevents jacket-core separation
• Two-stage hollow point cavity for controlled expansion and penetration
• Optimized for short-barrel .22 Magnum performance
• Smooth bullet profile for reliable semi-automatic feeding
• FBI protocol tested for barrier performance and terminal consistency
• 50 rounds per box; 40 boxes per case

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gold Dot .22 WMR ammo reliable in semi-automatic firearms?

Yes. The hollow point cavity is finished to provide a smooth, reliable profile for semi-automatic feeding. The ammunition is designed to function consistently in both revolver and semi-auto platforms.

What makes short-barrel Gold Dot different from standard loads?

This load is specifically engineered for the lower velocities and ballistics of short-barrel firearms. The cavity design and powder charge are tuned to deliver optimum expansion and penetration within the velocity range typical of compact .22 Magnum pistols, rather than assuming full-barrel performance.

Is this ammunition tested for real-world barriers?

Yes. Gold Dot ammunition is validated against Federal Bureau of Investigation protocol testing, which measures penetration, expansion, and retained bullet weight in bare gelatin and gelatin shielded by common barriers such as drywall, auto glass, and heavy clothing.

What's in the case—do I get individual boxes?

Each case contains 40 boxes of 50 rounds, for a total of 2,000 rounds per case. Each box is individually packaged.