Speer Gold Dot 25 ACP 35gr HP Bonded Personal Defense Ammunition

Speer Gold Dot 25 ACP 35gr HP ammunition is engineered for reliable performance in **personal defense firearms**. This specialized **handgun ammunition** is built around the bonded-core bullet, utilizing Speer’s exclusive Uni-Cor method. This process molecularly bonds the jacket to the lead core during manufacturing, significantly reducing the risk of core-jacket separation upon impact. This consistent bullet integrity promotes predictable terminal performance.

The 35-grain hollow point projectile features a two-stage cavity design. This patented approach allows Speer engineers precise control over both the maximum expansion diameter and the rate at which expansion occurs, optimizing energy transfer and penetration for a given caliber and bullet weight. Each Gold Dot hollow point is specifically tuned to the 25 ACP cartridge for consistent results.

Designed with a smooth bullet profile, Gold Dot ammunition ensures dependable feeding in compact, semi-automatic **concealed carry pistol**s chambered in 25 ACP. Its construction is developed to meet the stringent service-class handgun cartridge tests established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These protocols assess critical performance metrics including penetration depth, bullet expansion, and retained bullet weight in both bare gelatin and through various common barriers, confirming its suitability for critical applications.