Speer .380 ACP Gold Dot Personal Protection 90gr HP Ammo
Speer Ammo
- UPC:
- 604544647198
Experience the ultimate in personal defense with Speer's .380 ACP Gold Dot Personal Protection ammunition. This premium 90-grain offering features Speer's renowned Gold Dot hollow point technology, delivering consistent expansion and optimal weight retention for reliable stopping power. Engineered specifically for compact .380 ACP firearms, this round achieves an ideal balance of penetration and expansion, while managing recoil for improved shot placement. The nickel-plated brass cases ensure smooth feeding and ejection, while the CCI primers provide dependable ignition in critical situations. Whether for concealed carry or home defense, this ammunition represents Speer's commitment to excellence in personal protection.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
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Manufacturer | Speer |
Model | Gold Dot Personal Protection |
Caliber | .380 ACP |
Bullet Weight | 90 grains |
Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point |
Muzzle Velocity | 1040 fps |
Muzzle Energy | 216 ft-lbs |
Rounds Per Boxe | 20 |
Casing Material | Nickel-Plated Brass |
Application | Home Defense, Personal Protection |
Key Features:
The Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection .380 ACP 90 Grain Hollow Point Ammunition offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Bullet Type | Gold Dot Hollow Point Engineered for controlled expansion and weight retention |
Bullet Weight | 90 grains Optimized for .380 ACP performance |
Muzzle Velocity | 1040 fps High velocity for improved terminal performance |
Casing Material | Nickel-Plated Brass Corrosion-resistant and enhances feeding reliability |
Rounds Per Box | 20 Convenient quantity for practice and carry |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Personal Defense: Ideal for concealed carry and home defense situations, offering reliable performance when it matters most.
- Law Enforcement: Trusted by police officers worldwide for its consistent level of high performance in duty situations.
- Target Practice: Suitable for training with your defensive firearm to maintain familiarity with recoil and point of impact.
- Barrier Penetration: Designed to perform consistently through common barriers encountered in self-defense scenarios.
- Compact Pistol Use: Optimized for use in compact and subcompact .380 ACP pistols commonly used for concealed carry.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Trusted by Law Enforcement: Widely adopted by police agencies worldwide.
- ✔ Consistent Performance: Reliable expansion and penetration through barriers.
- ✔ Hollow Point Design: Engineered for controlled expansion and weight retention.
- ✔ Nickel-Plated Casing: Enhances corrosion resistance and smooth feeding.
- ✔ Optimized for .380 ACP: 90 grain balances power and recoil in compact pistols.
Cons
- ✘ Premium Pricing: More expensive than standard .380 ACP ammo.
- ✘ Overpenetration Risk: May overpenetrate in defense situations, needs careful placement.
- ✘ Limited Capacity: 20 rounds per box is less than some bulk ammunition options.
- ✘ Recoil Sensitivity: May produce more felt recoil than lighter bullet weights in small .380 pistols.
About Speer:
Speer, founded in 1943 by Vernon Speer, has become a leading name in the ammunition industry. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Speer has built a reputation for producing high-quality ammunition and reloading components. The company is particularly renowned for its Gold Dot line of personal defense ammunition, which has earned the trust of law enforcement agencies worldwide. Speer's commitment to innovation is evident in their proprietary Uni-Cor bonding process, which ensures consistent expansion and weight retention in their hollow point bullets. Speer operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States, maintaining strict quality control to ensure each round meets their exacting standards. With a focus on personal protection and law enforcement applications, Speer continues to push the boundaries of ammunition technology, delivering reliable and consistent performance that shooters can depend on.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- MANUFACTURER:
- Speer
- PRODUCT TYPE:
- Ammunition
- CONDITION:
- New
- CASING:
- Nickel Plated Brass
- UPC:
- 604544647198
- grains:
- 90
- caliber:
- .380 Auto