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Speer Gold Dot LE Duty 38 Special Ammo 125 Grain +P Jacketed Hollow Point - 53720
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across over 83 verified reviews, with over 76 five-star and growing, this 38 Special Gold Dot load pairs a 125 grain +P Jacketed Hollow Point with Speer’s bonded-core duty construction. Built for law enforcement and defensive use, Speer Gold Dot 38 Special 125 grain ammunition delivers 945 fps and 248 ft lbs from a nickel-plated brass case.
Why Shooters Choose Speer 38 Special
- Bonded Gold Dot Design: The bonded core helps prevent jacket and core separation, supporting consistent bullet integrity through demanding defensive barriers.
- Defensive Hollow Point: The Jacketed Hollow Point design is intended for controlled expansion, a common choice for personal defense and duty applications.
- +P Performance: This gold dot 38 special plus p load is built for shooters who want added pressure performance in compatible 38 Special firearms.
- Barrier-Focused Construction: Speer states this bullet is effective when encountering bone and heavy clothing, with superior weight retention compared with traditional hollow-point bullets.
- Law Enforcement Proven: Manufacturer copy identifies this LE Duty load as FBI test protocol approved and notes strong performance in the compound glass angle test.
- Nickel-Plated Brass Case: The nickel-plated brass case is reloadable and paired with a Centerfire / Boxer primer for familiar handling and post-range utility.
- Practical Packaging: Available as Box of 50 / Case of 1000, it supports both carry-ammo rotation and larger bulk planning.
What Customers Say
Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across over 83 verified reviews, with over 76 five-star and growing.
Bought this for my wife’s Smith & Wesson Bodyguard.38 Special. After seeing the expansion of this Gold Dot compared to what she was carrying, it was a no brainer. Great Bullet for a great price.
Joseph S.
Very good self defense ammo. Performed slightly better than the standard velocity ammo, with only a slightly noticeable increase in recoil.
Darin B.
The best of the best, especially for self defense situations. Gold Dot .38 Special 125 Grain +P is NASTY ammo, with very manageable recoil.
Greg S.
What is the muzzle velocity of Speer 38 Special 125 grain Jacketed Hollow Point?
This Speer Gold Dot 38 Special 125 grain load has a listed muzzle velocity of 945 fps. The listed muzzle energy is 248 ft lbs.
Is this Speer Gold Dot 38 Special +P ammo?
Yes. This is a +P 38 Special load using a 125 grain Jacketed Hollow Point bullet. Use it only in firearms rated by the manufacturer for +P ammunition.
Is this Speer Gold Dot 38 Special short barrel ammo?
This listing is for Speer Gold Dot LE Duty 38 Special Ammo 125 Grain +P Jacketed Hollow Point - 53720. The provided product brief does not identify it as a short-barrel-specific load, so shoppers comparing Speer Gold Dot 38 Special short barrel ammo should verify their exact firearm and performance needs before choosing.
What makes Gold Dot 38 Special different from a traditional hollow point?
Speer’s Gold Dot design uses bonded core bullet construction. The manufacturer states this helps eliminate core-jacket separation and supports superior weight retention, especially through challenging materials such as bone and heavy clothing.
Are the cases reloadable?
Yes. The ammunition uses reloadable nickel-plated brass cases with Centerfire / Boxer primers. Nickel plating can also make the case easier to see and handle during loading or unloading.
Is this a good choice for range practice?
This load is built and described as LE Duty ammunition for critical defense needs. While it can be fired for function checks and familiarization, many shooters reserve bonded Jacketed Hollow Point +P ammunition for defensive use rather than high-volume practice.
About Speer 38 Special
Speer Gold Dot 38 Special +P ammunition is built around a bonded 125 grain Jacketed Hollow Point, where the jacket and core are joined to help the bullet hold together under stress. That construction is the key difference many shooters look for when comparing speer 38 special defensive loads to standard hollow-point options.
This round is intended for critical defense and law enforcement needs, with manufacturer-stated performance in FBI test protocols and the compound glass angle test. For 38 Special revolver users, Jacketed Hollow Point ammunition is generally chosen when expansion and terminal performance matter more than simple range practice.
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If you need 38 Special defensive ammunition from the Speer lineup, this bonded Gold Dot +P load offers a duty-focused option with Box of 50 and Case of 1000 packaging. Choose the case option when planning bulk ammo purchases for training confirmation, carry rotation, or department use.
| Field | Details |
| MPN | 53720 |
| UPC | 076683537201 |
| Manufacturer | Speer Ammunition |
| Platform | Handgun |
| Ammo Application | Personal Protection |
| Ammo Type | Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Caliber | 38 Special Ammo |
| Grain Weight | 125 |
| Quantity Per Package | Box of 50 / Case of 1000 |
| Test Barrel Length | Not Provided |
| Muzzle Velocity | 945 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 248 ft. lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient (G1) | Not Provided |
| Case Type | Nickel Plated Brass Casing |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead Free | No |
| Staked Primer | Not Provided |
| Country of Origin | USA |
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