Speer Gold Dot .45 ACP 230 gr Test with Denim

Simple penetration and expansion test, using a form of wetpack plus layers of denim. This test is only a representation in a controlled environment. Please pursue and evaluate all possible resources when choosing a cartridge for self-defense.

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Sports

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• Speer
• Gold
• Dot
• .45
• 45
• ACP
• Auto
• 230
• gr
• grain
• bonded
• JHP
• bullet
• hollowpoint
• 23966
• penetration
• expansion
• ballistic
• ammo
• ammunition
• Glock
• 30
• G30
• test
• self
• defense
• concealed
• carry
• handgun
• pistol
• semi
• automatic
• wet
• newspaper
• water
• jug
• wetpack
• denim

[ABorell12]

tnoutdoors, another great test man, I cant get enough of your ammo tests, really good stuff. Got a question. Just bought a new Heckler and Koch HK45c, what would you recommend for personal defense loads? Right now I have some Hornady Critical Defense 185 gr, which I have heard good things about but idk, Never owned a .45 before so... idk what do you think? what would you use and why>?

[tnoutdoors9]

@ABorell12

Even though I don't currently own a .45, I would probably be a traditional 230 grain guy. The HST, Ranger, or Gold Dot would be in the top tier, along with Golden Saber.

[AKMoffat]

We're up to 18 'thumbs up' on the photo montage I suggested earlier!! Keep it up and TN will hook us up!!

[tnoutdoors9]

@AKMoffat

The ballistic screensaver nerds have spoken! This is a good project for when the weather gets crappy and I'm limited on outdoor opportunities. In fact, a realistic target might be December 2010, which would give us approx. 18 months of ammo tests. I'll be getting the musc soundtrack from YouTube's AudioSwap, so yours (and my) preferences for Kansas, Aerosmith, Boston, Extreme, No Doubt, Finger Eleven, etc. won't happen. But I think it needs to be FAST PACED.

[operator81]

Are you going to do a test with the 200gr +p 45acp gold dot?

[tnoutdoors9]

@operator81

Probably at some point. My .45 testing will be sporadic, since for the moment I need to borrow a gun. If all goes well, I hope to acquire a .45 within the next month or so.

[Fullalto]

1911 colt is better

[xavierid]

The best Glock upgrade is a Sig...

[gunman848]

so you got this at gander mt in ky, i live in ky and i never buy ammo there, everything is marked up 20 percent at least. a box of 000 buck fer my 410 was 15 bucks at sherwoods guns, gm had em fer $19.50. nice tests, helps alot.

[BLOODHOUND528]

Excellent Test........

[boostimalaka1]

Could you test a Glock in .45 GAP. Interested in seeing the performance .

[ThePimpdaddy187]

So...it would kill me right?

[FREDNELSON100]

OUTSTANDING RESULTS. I AM SWITCHING TO GOLD.DOT. SPEER. I AM A US SOLDIER STATIONED IN FORT HOOD TX. AND HOPEFULLY I CAN FIND THIS AMMO.. THANKS ALOT MY FRIEND.. P.S. ONE OF MY DREAMS IF TO HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GO VISIT, AND SHOOT WITH THE MAN OF YOUTUBE " HICKOK45.. IF HE WOULD EVER ALLOW A US VET. THAT GREAT OPPORTUNITY. I AM A GLOCK MAN. AND HICKOK45 HAS DONE SO MUCH AS FAR AS PUTTING GLOCK ON THE MAP.. GREAT VIDEO SIR. AND KEEP THEM COMING. YOU MAY BE THE NEXT HICKOK45.. US SOLDIER OUT!!!!

[FREDNELSON100]

HEY SIR YOU ARE LUCKY TO KNOW MY MR. HICKOK45, I AM A REAL GOOD FAN OF HIS.. YOUR VIDEO IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I OWNED THE GLOCK 21 SF 45.CAL, AND I HAVE SEVERAL TYPES OF SELF DEFENSE AMMO. FEDERAL PREMIUM HYDRA-SHOCK, GOLDEN SABER, & CRITICAL DEFENSE BY HORNADY. I NEVER LIKE THE WAY THE GOLD DOT BULLETS LOOKED, THEY HAD A CHEAP LOOKING APPEARANCE, COMPARED TO OTHER TYPES OF AMMO. BUT THATS WHEN I WAS NOT DOING MY RESEARCH. SO THANKS TO YOU SIR. I WILL BE SWITCHING TO THE GOLD.DOT!!

[GAU8CHG]

@ABorell12 I packed a 45 for many years and shot lots of different bullets. I prefer 230 grainers, they tend to be more consistent and accurate. My favorite load was the Winchester SXT Ranger load + P, followed by the 230 gr Hydra-shock. The 185 grainers were impressive in muzzle flash and blast but they weren't so accurate. 200 grainers were also good, they tended to be better than the 185 grainers. Use what cycles well in your gun, and what you feel confident with.

[FireFighter0254]

Great video, just found your channel and sub'd. I shot low & left with my new XDm .45ACP right off 1st mag, changed grip to thumbs forward and my shooting went spot on.