Speer Gold Dot 40 S&W 180gr (23962GD)

Speer Gold Dot 40 S&W 180gr (part number 23962GD) is a 40 S&W personal defense cartridge loaded with Speer’s 180-grain Gold Dot bonded hollow point. Speer lists it in the Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection line.

Specifications (from Speer): 40 S&W · 180 gr · Gold Dot hollow point · 1,025 fps (4 in test barrel) · 20-round box · nickel-plated case · sealed primer · part # 23962GD. Price and availability reflect our catalog.

Speer product overview

Speer describes the Gold Dot line as a benchmark for self-defense and duty use that has earned the trust of law enforcement worldwide. According to Speer:

• The pressure-formed lead core is bonded to a uniform jacket (Uni-Cor process), which Speer states virtually eliminates jacket/core separation on impact for retained weight and penetration.
• The Gold Dot hollow-point design is engineered to expand consistently through the full range of barriers.
• Nickel-plated cases and sealed primers are specified for reliable ignition and cycling.

These are Speer’s published statements, presented for reference. Independent ballistic-gel tests of Gold Dot are widely available for third-party results.

Specifications

Source: Speer Ammunition product page, 2026-09-25. Price and stock from our catalog.

FAQ

1. Is Speer Gold Dot bonded? Yes — Speer bonds the core to the jacket (Uni-Cor) to resist separation and retain weight.
2. Grain and velocity? 180 grain at 1,025 fps from a 4 in test barrel per Speer.
3. What should I practice with? Pair with a matching-caliber FMJ/TMJ range load