Need Info On Speer LE Gold Dot

fotomaker57 · February 10th, 2008, 02:47 AM

I was browsing on ammunition to go's web site and came across Speer LE Gold Dot in 50 round boxes and Gold Dot 20 round boxes. The 20 round boxes are much more expensive and I was wondering why and what the difference is beside quantity.
Mike

forestranger · February 11th, 2008, 10:48 PM

I've bought the 50 rd boxes at local gun shows recently for $20. Have several 20 rd boxes bought at local gun shop for almost $20. Chronographed and wetpack tested both and couldn't tell any difference in performance. Probably shot 100 rd out of 50 rd boxes with no problems.

Final Option · February 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM

My dept uses Gold Dot and it comes in 50 round boxes. The only difference as far as I know is that the 50 round boxes were inteneded for LE and the 20 round boxes for the civilian market. Guess they figured civilians don't buy 50 round boxes anymore. There is no difference between the 2 except it cost more to get 50 rounds buying the 20 round boxes (Duh). And you wind up with 60 rounds.

Sharp · February 12th, 2008, 12:59 PM

Why buy 20 at a time when you could buy 50? You can never have enough ammo, and it's a lot cheaper per round to buy the 50 round boxes. Same exact stuff.

VegasSIG · February 12th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Where can I get 50 round boxes?

QuickDrawMcGraw · February 12th, 2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasSIG

Where can I get 50 round boxes?

www.ammunitiontogo.com

Final Option · February 12th, 2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharp

Why buy 20 at a time when you could buy 50? You can never have enough ammo, and it's a lot cheaper per round to buy the 50 round boxes. Same exact stuff.

Because alot of people want only enough ammo to load a mag or two. I have seen this alot. I think they are nuts....you can never have enough ammo.

Rexster · February 12th, 2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Final Option

Because alot of people want only enough ammo to load a mag or two. I have seen this alot. I think they are nuts....you can never have enough ammo.

All too true, unfortunately. (Well, unfortunate if they are "good guys" as opposed to criminals.) My agency, though quite large and otherwise modern, requires us to buy our own duty pistols and ammunition, and while this is certainly fine with me, I am dismayed when my co-workers buy a new pistol, fire 60 rounds of FMJ on the qual course, and then buy just enough duty-type ammo to fill two magazines. No further test-firing. Sad. At least many modern pistols tend to work well out of the box, with JHP ammo. In the days of 1911s, Browning HPs, and first-generation S&W autos, such practices could be a recipe for disaster.

As for private citizens, it is even worse, as nobody is making them fire a 60-round qual course. I have seen them buy an autopistol, and then just one box of 20. Trying to explain the concepts of test-firing and break-in results in a blank look, or an accusation that the store just wants to make more money by selling unecessary ammo. Some want just enough to fill one magazine. I hope they have very attentive guardian angels.

fotomaker57 · February 15th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Thanks for the info. I was hoping there was no difference except the price. I will be ordering some and giving them a try.
Mike

Ragin Cajun · February 15th, 2008, 10:52 PM

50 Rnd boxes are for L.E. That's the difference. It's good stuff!

February 10th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#1
fotomaker57 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 978	Need Info On Speer LE Gold Dot I was browsing on ammunition to go's web site and came across Speer LE Gold Dot in 50 round boxes and Gold Dot 20 round boxes. The 20 round boxes are much more expensive and I was wondering why and what the difference is beside quantity. Mike __________________ *Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence.*

February 12th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#5
VegasSIG Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 123	Where can I get 50 round boxes? __________________ Sig Sauer P-220-ST .45 ACP SigPro 2340. 40 CAL Sig Sauer P-239 .40 CAL Yugo M70B1 RomAk WASR-10/63 CAI AES-10 B RPK Mossberg 930SPX 12 Gauge

February 15th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#9
fotomaker57 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 978	Thanks for the info. I was hoping there was no difference except the price. I will be ordering some and giving them a try. Mike __________________ *Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence.*

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February 11th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#2
forestranger Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 173	I've bought the 50 rd boxes at local gun shows recently for $20. Have several 20 rd boxes bought at local gun shop for almost $20. Chronographed and wetpack tested both and couldn't tell any difference in performance. Probably shot 100 rd out of 50 rd boxes with no problems.

February 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#3
Final Option Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boondocks North Texas Posts: 43	My dept uses Gold Dot and it comes in 50 round boxes. The only difference as far as I know is that the 50 round boxes were inteneded for LE and the 20 round boxes for the civilian market. Guess they figured civilians don't buy 50 round boxes anymore. There is no difference between the 2 except it cost more to get 50 rounds buying the 20 round boxes (Duh). And you wind up with 60 rounds.

February 12th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
Sharp Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Posts: 79	Why buy 20 at a time when you could buy 50? You can never have enough ammo, and it's a lot cheaper per round to buy the 50 round boxes. Same exact stuff.

February 15th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#10
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 502	50 Rnd boxes are for L.E. That's the difference. It's good stuff!