Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm Luger 135 Grain Carry Gun Ammunition - 20 Rounds

The Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm Luger 135 Grain Carry Gun ammunition is purpose-built for the shooter who carries a compact or subcompact pistol and refuses to compromise on terminal performance. Unlike full-size duty rounds, this load optimizes the legendary Gold Dot G2 bullet design specifically for the velocity and barrel length constraints of concealed-carry platforms—delivering expansion and penetration consistency that compact pistols have historically struggled to achieve.

The engineering here matters. Speer's Gold Dot G2 Carry Gun round replaces the traditional deep hollow-point cavity with a shallow elastomer-filled dish that works in concert with the bullet's internal structural geometry. On impact, that elastomer material is forced into engineered fissures, initiating expansion that's remarkably uniform across barrier types—whether that's fabric, auto glass, or intermediate barriers. The result is controlled petal separation and predictable penetration depth, even when fired through the shorter barrels of compact carry guns. The Gold Dot's signature construction—pressure-formed core bonded to the jacket—virtually eliminates core/jacket separation, keeping the bullet together and on target where it counts.

This is new production ammunition, loaded in boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases. The 135-grain bullet weight sits right in the sweet spot for 9mm carry loads, balancing velocity, controllability, and terminal energy from compact platforms. You get 20 rounds per box, enough for serious practice and carry rotation.

Key Features

• Gold Dot G2 bullet design optimized for compact and subcompact pistol performance
• Shallow elastomer-filled nose cavity with internal fissures engineered for consistent, uniform expansion
• Pressure-formed core bonded to jacket—eliminates separation under barrier conditions
• Reliable performance through short barrels and across multiple barrier types
• New production, non-corrosive, boxer-primed brass cases for reloading
• 20-round box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this ammunition work reliably in my compact 9mm carry pistol?

Yes. This load is specifically engineered for compact and subcompact platforms. The 135-grain Gold Dot G2 bullet and its load profile are optimized to achieve reliable feeding, velocity, and terminal performance through the shorter barrels typical of concealed-carry guns.

How does the Carry Gun load differ from standard Gold Dot G2 ammunition?

The primary difference is the bullet design and loading optimization. The Carry Gun version features a shallow elastomer-filled nose cavity instead of a traditional deep hollow-point, with internal fissures engineered to control expansion at the velocities generated by compact barrels. This delivers more consistent terminal performance through short-barrel pistols than full-size duty loads.

Can I reload these cases?

Yes. This ammunition uses boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases, so you can reload them after firing.

What barrier performance can I expect from this load?

The Gold Dot G2 Carry Gun is designed to perform consistently across barrier types—fabric, auto glass, and intermediate barriers—with uniform expansion and controlled penetration depth. The bullet's bonded construction resists separation under these real-world conditions.