A lot goes into Gold Dot - accuracy, penetration, incredible terminal performance. Designed for the needs of compact firearms, Speer's Gold Dot Personal Protection Short Barrel offerings have all you need. These bullets are engineered for excellent expansion at velocities common to short barreled handguns. They are tough enough for law enforcement, and when professionals who put their life on the line every day trust Gold Dot, you know it's the best. This is the same bullet loaded in Speer Gold Dot ammunition, but available in your favorite handload. That means the same calibers, shapes and quality, which translates to the same superior performance.