Is The GOO For You?...Speer Gold Dot G2 Carry Gun .45 ACP +P Ballistic Gel AMMO Test & Review!

Published on April 19, 2025
Duration: 12:22

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of the Speer Gold Dot G2 200gr +P .45 ACP ammunition, specifically the 'carry gun' variant optimized for shorter barrels. The test compares performance from a 5-inch 1911 and a 3.8-inch Glock 30, evaluating velocity, expansion, and penetration through a heavy clothing barrier. The instructor found the G2 performed exceptionally well from both barrel lengths, exceeding expectations for the short-barrel optimized load.

Quick Summary

The Speer Gold Dot G2 200gr +P .45 ACP 'carry gun' ammunition performed exceptionally well in ballistic gel tests, achieving significant expansion and deep penetration from both 5-inch and 3.8-inch barrels. Average velocities were 1,055 ft/s (5-inch) and 984 ft/s (3.8-inch), with expanded diameters around .626 inches and penetration depths of 19-20 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Test Setup
  2. 00:43Speer Gold Dot G2 .45 ACP +P Ammo Overview
  3. 01:07Gold Dot G2 Construction & Previous Tests
  4. 02:14Test Firearms: 1911 vs. Glock 30
  5. 03:13Velocity Test: 5-inch Barrel (1911)
  6. 04:17Velocity Test: 3.8-inch Barrel (Glock 30)
  7. 05:22Ballistic Gel Test: Clothing Barrier
  8. 05:59Gel Test Results: 1911 Shot
  9. 06:09Gel Test Results: Glock 30 Shot
  10. 06:28Ballistic Gel Analysis: Expansion & Disruption
  11. 07:43Ballistic Gel Analysis: Penetration Depth
  12. 08:49Recovered Projectile Analysis
  13. 09:32Projectile Weight & Expansion Measurements
  14. 10:20Conclusion & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Speer Gold Dot G2 200gr +P .45 ACP perform in ballistic gel tests?

The Speer Gold Dot G2 200gr +P .45 ACP 'carry gun' ammunition demonstrated excellent performance, achieving significant expansion and deep penetration from both a 5-inch 1911 and a 3.8-inch Glock 30, even after passing through a heavy clothing barrier.

What were the average velocities for the Speer Gold Dot G2 .45 ACP +P from different barrel lengths?

From a 5-inch barrel, the average velocity was 1,055 ft/s. From a 3.8-inch barrel, the average velocity was 984 ft/s, showing a 71 ft/s difference.

Did the Speer Gold Dot G2 .45 ACP +P ammunition expand well?

Yes, the projectiles showed robust expansion, with measured diameters of .627 inches from the 1911 and .626 inches from the Glock 30, indicating consistent and effective expansion.

What was the penetration depth of the Speer Gold Dot G2 .45 ACP +P in ballistic gel?

The ammunition achieved penetration depths of 20 inches from the 1911 and 19 inches from the Glock 30 after passing through a heavy clothing barrier, which is considered ideal for self-defense.

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