Available configurations
| SKU | Grain | Velocity | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23921 | 125gr | 1,450 fps | 50 |
| 23918 | 158gr | 1,235 fps | 50 |
| 23918SP | 158gr | 1,235 fps | 20 |
About Speer Gold Dot .357 Magnum
The Gold Dot was the most widely issued law enforcement .357 Magnum load before the industry-wide transition to 9mm semi-autos in the 1990s. The 125gr loading at ~1,450 fps is the classic duty configuration — it produces dramatic energy transfer and has extensive real-world track record data from law enforcement use. The 158gr loading delivers more penetration with reduced fragmentation risk, preferred by some agencies for barrier penetration scenarios.
Speer's Gold Dot uses a bonded bullet construction where the jacket is electrochemically bonded to the lead core, preventing core-jacket separation at high velocity impacts and through intermediate barriers. The 50-round LE boxes offer significantly better per-round pricing than retail 20-round boxes — verify your local vendor's availability.
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