Speer 23975GD Gold Dot Personal Protection Short Barrel – 45 ACP | 230gr Hollow Point

Compact .45 ACP pistols sacrifice barrel length — and with it, the velocity that standard defensive loads need to expand reliably. The Speer 23975GD Gold Dot Short Barrel 45 ACP 230gr Hollow Point solves that problem. Engineered specifically for barrels as short as 1.9", this load is tuned to deliver consistent expansion, reliable penetration, and reduced felt recoil from subcompact and compact .45 ACP platforms where standard loads often fall short. Same Gold Dot quality, optimized for the way you actually carry.

Key Features

• Short Barrel Optimized: Specifically engineered to perform in barrels as short as 1.9" — delivering reliable expansion and penetration at the lower velocities generated by compact .45 ACP pistols
• Uni-Cor Bonding Process: The jacket is bonded to the core one molecule at a time from the very start of construction — virtually eliminating core-jacket separation for maximum retained weight and consistent terminal performance
• 230gr Full-Weight Projectile: Maintains the classic .45 ACP 230gr standard for maximum momentum and penetration, even from short barrels
• Reduced Felt Recoil: Load tuning delivers less felt recoil than standard .45 ACP defensive loads — improving control and follow-up shot speed from compact platforms
• Speer Quality Standards: Every round loaded to tight tolerances for consistent velocity, reliable feeding, and shot-to-shot accuracy

Specifications

• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Bullet Weight: 230 Grains
• Bullet Style: Gold Dot Short Barrel Hollow Point
• Minimum Barrel Length: 1.9"
• Rounds Per Box: 20
• Item #: 23975GD
• Manufacturer: Speer Ammo

If you carry a compact or subcompact .45 ACP, standard defensive loads aren't optimized for your barrel. The Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 23975GD is. Get the expansion and penetration your platform was designed to deliver.