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Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr (23966GD)
Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr (part number 23966GD) is a 45 Auto (.45 ACP) personal defense cartridge loaded with Speer’s 230-grain Gold Dot bonded hollow point. Speer lists it in the Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection line.
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Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection, 45 Auto, 230 Grain, Gold Dot Hollow Point, 890 fps
Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr (part number 23966GD) is a 45 Auto (.45 ACP) personal defense cartridge loaded with Speer’s 230-grain Gold Dot bonded hollow point. Speer lists it in the Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection line.
Specifications (from Speer): 45 Auto (.45 ACP) · 230 gr · Gold Dot hollow point · 890 fps (5 in test barrel) · 20-round box · nickel-plated case · sealed primer · part # 23966GD. Price and availability reflect our catalog.
Speer product overview (manufacturer description)
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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 45 Auto (.45 ACP) |
| Grain weight | 230 gr |
| Bullet style | Gold Dot hollow point (bonded) |
| Muzzle velocity | 890 fps |
| Test barrel length | 5 in |
| Package quantity | 20 |
| Case | Nickel-plated (sealed primer) |
| Usage (per Speer) | Self-Defense |
| Part # (MPN) | 23966GD |
Source: Speer Ammunition product page, 2026-09-25. Price and stock from our catalog.
Ballistics
Speer’s published data for 23966GD (5 in test barrel). Charts rendered from Speer’s figures; real-world results vary with barrel length and firearm.
Velocity (feet per second)
| Muzzle | 25 yд | 50 yд | 75 yд | 100 yд |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 890 | 867 | 845 | 824 | 805 |
Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr velocity vs distance chart
Energy (foot-pounds)
| Muzzle | 25 yд | 50 yд | 75 yд | 100 yд |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 384 | 365 | 347 | 331 |
Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr energy vs distance chart
Average range (bullet path in inches, zeroed at 25 yд)
| 25 yд | 50 yд | 75 yд | 100 yд |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -2 | -7.1 | -15.3 |
Speer Gold Dot 45 Auto 230gr trajectory chart
FAQ
- Is Speer Gold Dot bonded? Yes — Speer bonds the core to the jacket (Uni-Cor) to resist separation and retain weight.
- Grain and velocity? 230 grain at 890 fps from a 5 in test barrel per Speer.
- What should I practice with? Pair with a matching-caliber FMJ/TMJ range load (Speer Lawman where offered).
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