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Speer Ammo Review

Knowledgebase USA
Founded
1943
Founder
Vernon Speer
Headquarters
Lewiston, Idaho, USA
Parent Company
The Kinetic Group (Czechoslovak Group)
4.74 / 5

Based on 863 reviews on LuckyGunner.com

Speer Ammunition was started in 1943 by a shooter himself who was frustrated by the lack of reloading components supply available for himself and his fellow gunman. Speer Ammo claims to understand the ammunition needs of shooters because Speer Ammo is comprised of shooters who know what works and what doesn't work.   Perhaps Speer Ammo is best known for their Lawman line of ammo which is very popular on LuckyGunner.com. Lawman was debuted over 35 years ago and has earned a reputation of being a high-performance and reliable product. Speer's Lawman brand is competitively priced and made up of reloadable cases, clean-burning propellants and reliable CCI primers!   Speer Ammunition is manufactured in Lewistown, Idaho.

Customer Reviews - Speer Ammunition

Speer ammunition is widely regarded as reliable and consistent, with many buyers trusting it for both self-defense and everyday carry. Users frequently praise its feeding reliability across various firearms, including pistols and carbines, noting few malfunctions or failures to fire. Accuracy and performance are commonly highlighted, with positive mentions for expansion and penetration, particularly with Gold Dot defensive loads. Many find Speer products to be clean-burning and suitable for both training and personal protection, though occasional comments mention minor corrosion or cosmetic discoloration on some rounds. Several reviewers consider the ammo a bit pricey, especially the premium self-defense lines, but most agree the quality justifies the cost. Feeding issues are occasionally reported in specific models, but overall satisfaction is high for reliability, cleanliness, and effective ballistic performance.

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9mm Luger - +P 124 Grain HP - Speer LE Gold Dot - 50 Rounds

My Go Too Carry Ammo

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by Chris on 3/18/2020

Speer Gold Dot 124 grain HP LE +P is my go to defensive ammo for all my 9mm semiautomatic pistols. Great product.

9mm - 124 Grain JHP - Speer Gold Dot LE - 50 Rounds

Speer Gold Dot 124gr 9mm jhp

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by TJS on 1/7/2020

First let me say that Luckygunner 's testing of this round help me save money by not have to buy a lot of different defensive rounds to test in my weapon. I was able to narrow my search to 3 items. I'm part of my safety team at my church and was looking for a round that was accurate , function well and was consistent in its ability to expand upon impact, also very important not to over penetrate. I fire this in my CZ 75D compact 3.7 in barrel and it meets my expectations with no malfunctions. Thank You again for your testing of this and the other rounds ,it is very helpful and in the long run saved me a lot of time and money.

223 Rem - 75 gr Gold Dot Soft Point - Speer - 20 Rounds

Great Ammo

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by Chris on 3/16/2019

This heavier grain ammo is perfect for 1/7 twist AR barrels. Plus Speer Gold Dots are industry standards, perform great.

380 Auto - 90 Grain JHP - Speer Gold Dot - 50 Rounds

My .380 CCW Carry Ammo Choice

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by Mr. Zorg on 7/27/2018

All the ballistic gel testing I found on this ammo through 4 layets of fabric show reliable, consistent expansion and penetration of > 10". When "bounce back" in the gel is taken into account, penetration is closer to 12". Great value in the Law Enforcement packaging 50 round boxes.

9mm - 147 Grain JHP - Speer Gold Dot LE - 50 Rounds

top of the line ammo for personal defense

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by trapper on 7/30/2013

I purchased this ammo for personal defense in a concealed carry weapon. I have test fired it with 100% reliability thru the pistol I carry. I chose it after researching ballistics and reviews and also on recommendation. I pray it will never have to be used for its intended purpose.

Top 5 customer reviews for Speer Ammunition

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Specifications

Innovation Gold Dot bonded-core bullet (1995)
Specialties Law enforcement / self-defense ammunition
Key Products Gold Dot, Gold Dot G2, Lawman, TMJ
Known For Most widely used LE duty ammunition in the US

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FAQ

What makes Gold Dot bullets special?
Gold Dot bullets use Speer's proprietary Uni-Cor electrochemical bonding process that molecularly fuses the jacket to the core at the atomic level. This prevents jacket-core separation on impact—the leading cause of hollow point failure. The result is consistent expansion and deep penetration through barriers, which is why it's trusted by thousands of law enforcement agencies.
What is Gold Dot G2?
Gold Dot G2 is the second generation of the Gold Dot design, featuring a shallow dish in the nose instead of a traditional hollow cavity. This elastomer-filled nose provides more consistent expansion across barrier types and velocities. G2 was developed specifically to meet evolving FBI ammunition testing protocols.
What is Speer Lawman?
Speer Lawman is a training ammunition line designed to match the ballistic profile of Gold Dot duty ammunition. Using TMJ (Total Metal Jacket) bullets at the same velocities and weights as corresponding Gold Dot loads, Lawman allows officers to train with ammunition that shoots identically to their carry rounds at a fraction of the cost.
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