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Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124gr JHP

Bonded-core construction prevents jacket separation through barriers. A top law enforcement choice with proven street performance across thousands of documented shootings.

Quick Specs

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Weight
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Brand
Speer
Category
ammunition

Features

  • 124 grain bonded JHP
  • 9mm Luger
  • 1067 fps muzzle velocity
  • ~314 ft-lbs energy
  • Nickel-plated case

Compatibility Tags

caliber: 9mmfamily: handgun

Overview

Speer Gold Dot 124-grain uses Speer's proprietary Uni-Cor electrochemical bonding process that molecularly bonds the jacket to the core, preventing the jacket separation that plagues conventional hollow points when hitting intermediate barriers like auto glass, drywall, or heavy clothing.

In Lucky Gunner's gel testing, the 124gr Gold Dot achieved 18.14 inches of penetration with 0.538 inches of expansion. The bonded construction means it retains virtually 100% of its weight through barriers, maintaining a straight wound channel. Gold Dot has been the #1 or #2 law enforcement ammunition choice in the United States for decades, with an extensive track record of documented real-world performance.

The Gold Dot is particularly valued for its barrier-blind performance. Where unbonded hollow points can shed their jacket and lose expansion capability after passing through auto glass or sheet metal, the Gold Dot maintains its integrity. This makes it an excellent choice for shooters who prioritize consistent terminal performance regardless of what the bullet encounters before reaching the target.

Key Features

  • Uni-Cor bonded jacket prevents core/jacket separation
  • 18.14" penetration with 0.538" expansion in gel tests
  • Near 100% weight retention through intermediate barriers
  • Nickel-plated case for reliable feeding and extraction
  • Decades of law enforcement adoption and street-proven results
  • CCI primer for reliable ignition in all conditions

Pros

  • +Bonded core prevents jacket separation through barriers
  • +Decades of proven real-world LE performance
  • +Excellent weight retention
  • +More affordable than Federal HST at many retailers

Cons

  • Slightly less expansion than HST (0.538" vs 0.606")
  • Penetration at 18.14" is near the upper FBI limit
  • Standard pressure version slower than +P competitors

Detailed Specifications

grainWeight
124gr
velocity
1,067 fps
energy
~314 ft-lbs
penetration
18.14"
expansion
0.538"
pressure
Standard

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