Gel test Results

We tested this Speer 45 ACP (Auto) ammo by firing five rounds with a Ruger SR45 with a -inch barrel into calibrated Clear Ballistics gelatin. Of those five rounds, we discovered the ammo penetrated an average of 14.3-inches into the gelatin. Our test rounds ended the test with an average expanded diameter of 0.676-inches, retaining 100% of the projectile's original weight.
On this page, you'll see video of our tests including photographs that detail the ammunition before/after firing it through a four-layer barrier into gelatin. Also, you'll see how this Speer 45 ACP (Auto) ammunition stacks up compared to other self-defense rounds in 45 ACP (Auto).
To read more about our testing procedures and processes, please head here.
1000rds - 45 ACP Speer LE Gold Dot 230gr. HP Ammo Gel Test Results
Median | |||||
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Bullet Depth (in.) | 12.8 | 13.9 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 15.7 |
Expanded Diameter (in.) | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.7 | 0.71 |
Bullet Weight after shot (gr.) | 229.1 | 229.1 | 230 | 230 | 230 |
Bullet Velocity (fps) | 746 | 761 | 764 | 780 | 797 |
Speer 45 ACP (Auto) Ballistic Data
Speer 45 ACP (Auto) Ammo Details
- Barrel Length inches
- 5
- Ballistics Coefficient (G1)
- 0.143
- Ballistics Coefficient (G7)
- 0.000
- Sectional Density
- 0.162
Muzzle | 25 yds. | 50 yds. | 75 yds. | 100 yds. | |
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Velocity fps | 890 | 867 | 845 | 824 | 805 |
Energy ft lbs | 404 | 384 | 365 | 347 | 331 |
Bullet drop inch | n/a | 0 | -2 | -7.1 | -15.3 |
Trajectory Line Graph Speer 45 ACP (Auto)
Velocity / Energy Comparisons
Review
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Okay... How do you top that review? Lol
Shoots perfectly. Clean and consistent. Exactly what you expect.
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I am an eighth direct generation combat veteran, and had to medically retire from my combat injuries sustained in SWA 90-91'.
I have been shooting 1911's since I was a small child with my father. I carried a 1911 throughout my carrier, and have shot almost every ammo available, from military issue ball, to the most expensive hand loads.
I have personally carried Gold Dot since it's inception, and trust not only my life to it, but the lives of my family. I have unfortunately had to use and see the effects of the round, I still carry it today. I believe that is testimony enough.
It is absolutely the best. 45 ACP round in the world.