Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 230gr GDHP 53966 50 Rounds
Speer Gold Dot 53966 is 45 ACP defensive and duty ammunition loaded with a 230 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point projectile. Speer lists this load at 890 FPS with 404 ft-lbs of muzzle energy from a 5-inch test barrel.
Gold Dot uses Speer's Uni-Cor bonding process to bond the jacket to the lead core, helping resist core-and-jacket separation during expansion and penetration. The hollow point cavity is engineered for the specific caliber and bullet weight, while nickel-plated brass cases support reliable feeding and extraction.
Product Features
- 230 Grain Gold Dot Hollow Point: Bonded defensive projectile
- 890 FPS: Manufacturer-listed muzzle velocity
- 404 ft-lbs: Manufacturer-listed muzzle energy
- Uni-Cor Bonding: Helps resist core-and-jacket separation
- Nickel-Plated Brass: Designed for smooth feeding and dependable function
- 50 Rounds: Full 50-round duty-ammunition box
Ammo Specifications
| Manufacturer | Speer |
| Product Line | Gold Dot Duty |
| Manufacturer SKU | 53966 |
| Top Gun Ammo Part Number | 53966-BX |
| Caliber | 45 ACP / 45 Auto |
| Bullet Weight | 230 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point (GDHP) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 890 FPS |
| Muzzle Energy | 404 ft-lbs |
| Velocity at 50 Yards | 845 FPS |
| Velocity at 100 Yards | 805 FPS |
| Energy at 50 Yards | 365 ft-lbs |
| Energy at 100 Yards | 331 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient | 0.143 |
| Test Barrel Length | 5 Inches |
| Case Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Rounds Per Box | 50 |
| UPC | 076683539663 |
Why Choose Speer Gold Dot 45 ACP 230gr?
Speer Gold Dot ammunition is built around a bonded-core hollow point design developed for defensive and law-enforcement applications. Speer's Uni-Cor process applies the jacket directly to the lead core, helping the projectile maintain its construction as it expands and penetrates.
Speer publishes extensive FBI protocol testing for 53966 through bare gelatin, heavy clothing and intermediate barriers. Actual terminal performance will vary with firearm, impact velocity and the material encountered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speer 53966?
Speer 53966 is 45 ACP Gold Dot Duty ammunition loaded with a 230 grain Gold Dot Hollow Point projectile.
What is the muzzle velocity of Speer Gold Dot 53966?
Speer lists 53966 at 890 FPS from a 5-inch test barrel.
What is the muzzle energy of Speer 53966?
Speer lists 404 ft-lbs of muzzle energy for this 230 grain load.
What does GDHP mean?
GDHP stands for Gold Dot Hollow Point, Speer's bonded hollow-point projectile design.
Is Speer 53966 a +P load?
No. Speer identifies 53966 as standard 45 Auto ammunition rather than a +P configuration.
How many rounds come in a box?
Speer Gold Dot 53966 is packaged with 50 rounds per box.
