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20rds - 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 180gr. HP Ammo

20rds - 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 180gr. HP Ammo

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Manufacturer Speer
Condition New
Bullet Weight 180 Grain
Bullet Type Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
Use Type Self Defense
Casing Type Nickel-Plated Brass
Quantity 20
Ammo Caliber 40 Smith & Wesson
Manufacturer SKU 23974GD
Primer Type Boxer
Muzzle Velocity 950
Muzzle Energy 361
UPC Barcode 076683239747
Cost Per Round $1.25/ppr

Speer 180 Grain Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP) Ammo Details

40 S&W Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 180 Grain HP Ammo – 20 Rounds

Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, Speer Ammunition has earned respect among law enforcement personnel for its consistent quality and high-level performance. Speer’s Gold Dot line is used in more police duty weapons than any other brand. Also ideal for civilian personal protection, Speer Gold Dot delivers excellent terminal performance, accuracy, and reliability.

This package contains 20 rounds of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .40 Smith & Wesson ammunition. Designed specifically for use in modern compact, short barrel handguns, each round is loaded with a 180 grain jacketed hollow point projectile. Offering optimum expansion at short ranges, these loads are perfect for use in EDC or concealed carry weapons.

This ammunition is factory fresh, non-corrosive, and boxer primed. Loaded in nickel-plated brass cases, these cartridges offer smooth feeding, function, and extraction, as well as easy visibility in low light situations. Each round produces a consistent muzzle velocity of 950 feet per second with 361 foot pounds of threat-stopping muzzle energy.

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More About 40 S&W Ammo

When Was the .40 S&W Created?

In the world of firearms, the .40 S&W is actually a fairly new cartridge. It was created in 1990 after an infamous shootout between two bank robbers and eight FBI agents. Two agents lost their lives in a gun battle that saw the law enforcement personnel heavily outgunned. Despite being hit by the agents, the bank robbers were able to continue fighting, although they were eventually killed by law enforcement. In the aftermath, the FBI commissioned the production of a powerful cartridge with manageable recoil, giving law enforcement stopping power while allowing for accurate secondary shots. With this goal in mind, the .40 S&W was born.

What Does the “S&W” Mean?

“S&W” stands for Smith & Wesson, the company that was primarily responsible for creating the cartridge. It is common practice, dating back to the 1800’s, to have companies put their names on ammunition. This is seen in rounds like the .223 Remington, .270 Winchester, and 9mm Luger.

How Does the .40 S&W Compare to the 9mm Luger?

While these two cartridges are often compared, due mostly to the overall popularity of both, they are distinctly different products. The biggest difference is size: .40 S&W is noticeably larger than 9mm Luger ammo and has a wider bullet and neck diameter. They do, however, have similar overall lengths. Because of the wider diameters, the .40 S&W generally has higher stats for power.

Is a 10mm Auto the Same as a .40 S&W?

No. While these two cartridges are similar in diameters, they are different in overall length. They both have bullet diameters of .4 inches, but the 10mm Auto has a longer overall length. The result is that the 10mm Auto generally fires at a faster speed and has more power compared to the .40 S&W, assuming the cartridges are loaded with similar bullets. The .40 S&W, however, has lighter recoil. In fact, it was designed to have a forceful impact with lighter recoil, which makes for accurate followup shots.

What Type of .40 S&W Ammo Should I Purchase?

That depends on the purpose for your ammunition. If you are using the cartridges for target practice or competition, you will likely want full metal jacket rounds, which cycle with greater ease and leave less fouling in the barrel. On the other hand, if you are loading your weapon for self defense, you will want expanding rounds, such as jacketed hollow points or jacketed soft-nose bullets.