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Speer
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel | 9mm (+P) | 124gr | GDHP | 23611GD
- SKU:
- 23611GD
- UPC:
- 604544647204
Description
Optimize your subcompact or micro-compact carry pistol for maximum defensive performance with Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 9mm +P 124gr GDHP Ammunition (MPN: 23611GD). Specially engineered for short barrels, this load utilizes a tailored burn-rate powder and redesigned nose cavity to deliver full-size velocity, controlled expansion, and deep penetration out of carry handguns like the Sig P365, Glock 43/43X, and Springfield Hellcat. Packaged in convenient 20-round boxes
erminal Ballistics & FBI Protocol Gel Test Performance
Speer's proprietary Uni-Cor® electro-chemical bonding process molecularly fuses the lead core to the copper jacket, virtually eliminating jacket separation through tough barriers:
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Penetration Depth: Consistently achieves 13.5" to 16.5" in 10% ordinance gelatin through heavy clothing barriers, reliably hitting the FBI target penetration range.
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Expansion Diameter: Expands reliably up to 0.55" - 0.62" out of short 3" to 3.5" barrels without shedding weight or clogging through denim.
Why Choose Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 23611GD?
Standard duty loads are typically tested in 4" or 5" barrels, often losing critical velocity and failing to expand when fired from subcompact concealed carry pistols. Speer solved this by redesigning the hollow point skiving and adjusting flash-suppressed propellants to ensure complete powder burn and rapid expansion—even from short barrels—without excessive recoil or muzzle flash.
To compare this load against other duty cartridges and review in-depth ballistic gel testing data, visit our Duty and Defensive Resource.