Is Gold Dot The Gold Standard? 9mm Speer Gold Dot 115 vs 124 Ballistic Gel Test With The Sig P365!

Published on February 1, 2022
Duration: 11:09

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing two popular Speer Gold Dot 9mm ammunition weights: 115-grain and 124-grain, fired from a Sig P365 with a 3-inch barrel. The test measures velocity, expansion, penetration, and mass retention, offering insights into the performance of these widely used self-defense rounds. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, favors the 124-grain for its balance of penetration and expansion.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic gel test using a Sig P365, Speer Gold Dot 115-grain 9mm averaged 1168 fps and expanded to 0.61 inches with 13 inches of penetration. The 124-grain averaged 1037 fps, expanded to 0.53 inches, and penetrated 16.75 inches, retaining nearly all its mass. The 124-grain is favored for its balance of penetration and expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:33Ammunition Overview: Speer Gold Dot 115 vs 124 Grain
  3. 01:03Firearm Used: Sig P365
  4. 01:33Velocity Test: 115 Grain Speer Gold Dot
  5. 02:11Velocity Test: 124 Grain Speer Gold Dot
  6. 02:41Velocity Comparison & Difference
  7. 03:05Ballistic Gel Test: 115 Grain Speer Gold Dot
  8. 04:00Ballistic Gel Test: 124 Grain Speer Gold Dot
  9. 04:22Gel Test Results & Wound Channel Analysis
  10. 04:36115 Grain Performance Breakdown
  11. 04:55124 Grain Performance Breakdown
  12. 05:44Penetration Depth Measurements
  13. 06:17Projectile Examination & Expansion Data
  14. 06:23115 Grain Expanded Projectile
  15. 06:46124 Grain Expanded Projectile
  16. 07:14Presenter's Preferred Weight & Rationale
  17. 07:31Mass Retention Measurements
  18. 08:13Overall Performance Summary
  19. 08:35Conclusion & Final Thoughts
  20. 09:44Viewer Engagement & Call to Action
  21. 10:39Next Video Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average velocity of Speer Gold Dot 115-grain 9mm from a Sig P365?

When fired from a Sig P365 with a 3-inch barrel, the Speer Gold Dot 115-grain 9mm ammunition achieved a 3-round average velocity of 1168 feet per second.

How did the Speer Gold Dot 124-grain 9mm perform in ballistic gel?

The 124-grain Speer Gold Dot 9mm achieved a velocity of 1037 fps, expanded to approximately 0.53 inches, and penetrated 16.75 inches in ballistic gel, demonstrating excellent performance.

Which Speer Gold Dot 9mm weight does the instructor prefer?

The instructor prefers the 124-grain Speer Gold Dot 9mm, considering it the 'sweet spot' for balancing penetration and expansion, though both weights performed exceptionally well.

What was the mass retention for the tested Speer Gold Dot 9mm rounds?

Both the 115-grain and 124-grain Speer Gold Dot 9mm rounds retained nearly all their original mass, with the 115-grain weighing 114.3 grains and the 124-grain weighing 123.7 grains after expansion.

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