The Speer Gold Dot 9mm Luger 124 gr GDHP is a bonded jacketed hollow point (JHP) centerfire handgun load built for duty and personal-protection use. It combines a controlled-expansion hollow point design with nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers for reliable function across a wide range of common 9mm pistols.
Key Features
Bonded hollow point construction A pressure-formed lead core bonded to a uniform jacket is designed to resist core–jacket separation and support weight retention through common intermediate barriers.
Gold Dot hollow point design The cavity geometry is engineered for consistent, controlled expansion while maintaining penetration appropriate for defensive use.
Nickel-plated brass case Nickel plating helps promote smooth feeding and extraction and offers improved corrosion resistance compared with plain brass.
Sealed primer Primer sealing is intended to improve reliability in adverse conditions by helping limit moisture intrusion at the primer pocket.
Specifications
Model: 53618
Cartridge 9mm Luger (9×19).
Bullet weight 124 grain.
Bullet type Gold Dot bonded jacketed hollow point (JHP/GDHP).
Core/jacket technology Pressure-formed core with Uni-Cor style bonding to help maintain integrity during expansion.
Case material/finish Nickel-plated brass.
Primer type Centerfire primer with primer sealing.
Published muzzle velocity 1,150 fps (velocity can vary by barrel length and firearm).
Published muzzle energy 364 ft-lb (energy can vary by barrel length and firearm).
Intended use Duty and personal protection.
Competing Items
Federal Premium HST 9mm 124 gr JHP
Winchester Ranger T-Series 9mm 124 gr JHP
Hornady Critical Duty 9mm 124 gr FlexLock
Remington Golden Saber 9mm 124 gr BJHP
SIG SAUER Elite V-Crown 9mm 124 gr JHP
The Speer Gold Dot 9mm Luger 124 gr GDHP is a bonded JHP defensive load designed around consistent expansion, strong bullet integrity, and dependable cycling characteristics. Its nickel-plated brass cases and sealed primers support reliability-focused handling and storage expectations typical of duty-grade 9mm ammunition.
