Speer Gold Dot 5.7 40 Grain Personal Protection – 50 Rounds

Speer Gold Dot 5.7 ammo is part of the Personal Protection line. It fires a 40 grain Gold Dot bonded hollow point at a listed 1,800 fps with 288 ft-lb at the muzzle. The bonded design fuses the core to the jacket so the bullet holds together. Cases are brass with small rifle primers. Speer sells it as 25728GD. Each box holds 50 rounds. It suits 5.7 owners who want a bonded defense load for carry or home defense.

5.7×28 Gold Dot Specifications

• Caliber: 5.7x28mm
• Bullet weight: 40 grain
• Bullet type: Gold Dot bonded hollow point
• Muzzle velocity: 1,800 fps
• Muzzle energy: 288 ft-lb
• Quantity: 50-round box
• Case: Brass
• Primer: Small Rifle
• Price per round: about $1.44

Best Uses

Use this box to test and carry. Fire at least a couple of magazines to confirm feeding and point of impact. A 50-round box leaves enough to fill your carry and spare magazines. Practice with 40 grain FMJ to keep recoil close. Store the rest somewhere cool and dry, and rotate your carry rounds every few months. Check local laws on hollow point ammo. Speer Gold Dot 5.7 is a strong pick if you want a bonded bullet.

Compare it with the Hornady Critical Defense 5.7 FTX, or read our 5.7×28 ballistic gel test data.

Why Buy From Black Ammo Defense

Order Speer Gold Dot 5.7 from Black Ammo Defense, an licensed firearms licensed dealer that ships from Hays, Kansas. Browse the full 5.7×28 ammo selection to compare options.

FAQ

What is a Gold Dot bullet?
Gold Dot is Speer’s bonded hollow point. The lead core is bonded to the jacket, which helps the bullet hold together as it expands.

Is 5.7×28 good for self defense?
Many owners carry it for its light recoil and high capacity. A bonded defense load like Gold Dot gives it the best chance to perform.

What does bonded mean in ammo?
Bonded means the core is fused to the jacket. That helps the bullet keep its weight instead of the jacket and core separating.

What primer does Speer Gold Dot 5.7 use?
This load uses a small rifle primer. That is common in 5.7×28 ammunition because the cartridge runs at rifle-level pressure.

21+ only. Adult signature required on delivery. Check your state and local laws before ordering.

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