SKU: A23970GD
UPC: 604544647297
Speer Gold Dot 40 S&W 165 Grain hollow point ammunition delivers proven stopping performance in a proven defensive load. This is duty-grade ammunition engineered for law enforcement and armed professionals who require consistent expansion and penetration in dynamic scenarios. The Gold Dot hollow point design has established itself as the standard for defensive carry across patrol units and tactical operations for over three decades.
The 165-grain projectile at a muzzle velocity of 1150 feet per second represents the balance point for the 40 S&W platform—sufficient energy for reliable expansion while managing recoil for follow-up shot accuracy. Speer's solid copper construction and bonded core prevent jacket separation, ensuring the bullet performs consistently through intermediate barriers and across velocity ranges encountered in real-world engagement distances. Each round is loaded to SAAMI specifications and produced in a secure facility with strict quality control, making this ammunition suitable for duty carry, training regimens, and qualification courses.
This product ships as a bulk case—10 boxes of 20 rounds each—making it ideal for duty-focused agencies, training facilities, and shooters who maintain high-volume practice schedules. The 40 S&W chambering remains the primary service round for numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement departments, and this load maintains compatibility with all standard 40 S&W platforms. Whether stocking duty weapons, maintaining range readiness, or building inventory for certified training cycles, this ammunition provides the reliability operators expect from Speer's defensive lineup.
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