40 SW – 180 gr JHP – Speer Gold Dot (23962) – 200 Rounds

The 180 grain bullet was the original weight for the 40 S&W, and the Gold Dot version remains a trusted defensive load. This listing is Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection 40 S&W 180 grain hollow point ammo, MPN 23962GD, sold as 200 rounds in 20 round boxes. It suits concealed carriers and home defenders who want proven bonded hollow points and enough of them to test and carry.

Speer rates 23962GD at 1,025 fps with 420 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Gold Dot process bonds the jacket to the core one atom at a time, according to Speer, which helps the bullet stay intact and retain weight through barriers. The 180 grain weight emphasizes penetration and a moderate recoil impulse in the 40 S&W. This is a personal defense load and is not intended for casual range practice.

It fits pistols chambered in 40 S&W, including the Glock 22, 23, 27, and 35, Smith and Wesson M&P40 and Shield 40, SIG P226, P229, and P320, Springfield XD and XD-M, HK USP and VP9 in 40, Beretta PX4 Storm, and Ruger SR40. A common question is whether 180 or 165 grain is better for 40 S&W defense. The 180 grain usually penetrates deeper with a softer push, while 165 grain is faster with a sharper recoil. Another common question is whether this load is +P. It is standard pressure, so it is suitable for any 40 S&W pistol in good condition.

Speer 23962GD is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in the USA by Speer in Lewiston, Idaho. Cases are brass with boxer primers, and the load is non-corrosive. This listing ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for 200 total, from one lot. That covers function testing in your pistol, regular practice with your carry load, and fresh ammo for your magazines.