.45 Gold Dot

TimM · November 26th, 2007, 01:03 PM

I would like to hear from members that use Speer Gold Dot ammo. Do you shoot 185gr., 200gr. +P or 230gr.? Why do you use what you use and in which pistol?

I am particularly interested in anyone that uses this ammo in a 3" gun.

Thanks

myusername · November 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM

They make 230 grain "Short Barrel" ammo that is different than the regular 230gr. That may be something you would be interested in.

Supertac45 · November 26th, 2007, 05:57 PM

I keep thinking of trying it; but, so far I havn't.

TimM · November 26th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myusername

They make 230 grain "Short Barrel" ammo that is different than the regular 230gr. That may be something you would be interested in.

I can't find anyone that carries this. Is there a place online that I can order it?

Thanks

Buz · November 26th, 2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimM

I can't find anyone that carries this. Is there a place online that I can order it?

Thanks

They're out of stock, but you can order now and it'll ship when they get more.
http://www.xdpistols.com/item.aspx?PID=44414

blueyedevil · November 26th, 2007, 09:40 PM

I'm a big fan of the 200+P, shoots like a champ in my G30, dead to point of aim. And my goodness what a wallop on the business end!

MitchellCT · November 26th, 2007, 09:40 PM

When I carried a .45ACP I wasn't too concerned about bullet weight when I used premium ammo.

I doubt any of the Gold Dot will disappoint.

rhinokrk · November 26th, 2007, 10:58 PM

I run the 230gr Gold dot or 230 Hydra-Shok, through my SA Mil-Spec Micro Compact. I just believe in the 230gr, even in a 3" 1911. Some say the 230gr won't expand or penetrate through a 3" pistol... here's an e-mail response from Federal concerning the 230gr.

">From: "Ives, Ron" <Ron.Ives@ATK.com>
>To:
>Subject: RE: Hydra-Shok JHP
>Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:26:37 -0600
>
>The shortest we have data for is a 3.2 inch Colt
>
>820 ft/sec
>
>13.0 penetration
>
>.675 inch expansion"

The GD seems to have a little better performance in tests I have seen so I figure it will perform at least as well. The 200gr feeds just fine to, but muzzle flip increases to a point I'm not comfortable with.

YMMV.

Any quality SD ammo should serve you well.

TimM · November 27th, 2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the input guys, I think that I will just order some different weights and see which my gun likes the most.

slimjim · November 27th, 2007, 09:58 PM

I used to carry Speer GD 230gr Short Barrel in my Glock 30. I have since changed to Corbon DPX 185gr +p. In my 3" Kimber, I carry Corbon DPX 160 grainers. I've had good luck with the function of GD's in six of my guns in which I tried them. I am currently only carrying the 180gr GD SB 40 cal in the HK P2000 and 90gr 380 in the P-3AT. Gold Dots are excellent performers.

November 26th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#1
TimM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 51	.45 Gold Dot I would like to hear from members that use Speer Gold Dot ammo. Do you shoot 185gr., 200gr. +P or 230gr.? Why do you use what you use and in which pistol? I am particularly interested in anyone that uses this ammo in a 3" gun. Thanks

November 26th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#3
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,959	I keep thinking of trying it; but, so far I havn't. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

November 26th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#8
rhinokrk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 420	I run the 230gr Gold dot or 230 Hydra-Shok, through my SA Mil-Spec Micro Compact. I just believe in the 230gr, even in a 3" 1911. Some say the 230gr won't expand or penetrate through a 3" pistol... here's an e-mail response from Federal concerning the 230gr. ">From: "Ives, Ron" <Ron.Ives@ATK.com> >To: >Subject: RE: Hydra-Shok JHP >Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:26:37 -0600 > >The shortest we have data for is a 3.2 inch Colt > >820 ft/sec > >13.0 penetration > >.675 inch expansion" The GD seems to have a little better performance in tests I have seen so I figure it will perform at least as well. The 200gr feeds just fine to, but muzzle flip increases to a point I'm not comfortable with. YMMV. Any quality SD ammo should serve you well. __________________ Get the U.N. out of the U.S. Get the U.S. out of the U.N.

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November 26th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#2
myusername Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 445	They make 230 grain "Short Barrel" ammo that is different than the regular 230gr. That may be something you would be interested in.

November 26th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#6
blueyedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 616	I'm a big fan of the 200+P, shoots like a champ in my G30, dead to point of aim. And my goodness what a wallop on the business end!

November 26th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#7
MitchellCT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 746	When I carried a .45ACP I wasn't too concerned about bullet weight when I used premium ammo. I doubt any of the Gold Dot will disappoint.

November 27th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#9
TimM Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 51	Thanks for the input guys, I think that I will just order some different weights and see which my gun likes the most.

November 27th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#10
slimjim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 562	I used to carry Speer GD 230gr Short Barrel in my Glock 30. I have since changed to Corbon DPX 185gr +p. In my 3" Kimber, I carry Corbon DPX 160 grainers. I've had good luck with the function of GD's in six of my guns in which I tried them. I am currently only carrying the 180gr GD SB 40 cal in the HK P2000 and 90gr 380 in the P-3AT. Gold Dots are excellent performers.