Speer Gold Dot G2 Fail, 40 S&W 180gr Clear Ballistics Gel Test | Shield and Fullsize M&P

Published on August 3, 2024
Duration: 8:19

This gel test evaluates the Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 S&W ammunition. The test revealed significant issues with expansion when the ammunition was fired through four layers of denim, resulting in poor wound channels and over-penetration. However, when fired without the denim barrier from a full-size barrel, the ammunition demonstrated proper expansion.

Quick Summary

The Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 S&W ammunition demonstrated poor performance in gel tests when fired through four layers of denim, failing to expand and creating narrow wound channels. However, when fired without denim from a full-size barrel, it achieved proper expansion and penetrated 14.2 inches.

Chapters

  1. 00:45Introduction to Speer Gold Dot G2 Gel Test
  2. 00:52Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 Cal Ammunition Details
  3. 01:10G2 Bullet Design: Elastomer-Filled Nose
  4. 01:41Testing Setup: Denim Layers and Barrels
  5. 02:14First Shots: S&W Shield Barrel Test
  6. 02:32Shield Barrel Shot 1: Velocity and Wound Track Analysis
  7. 03:04Shield Barrel Shot 2: Denim Drag and Performance
  8. 03:41Testing with Full-Size M&P Barrel
  9. 04:03Full-Size Barrel Results: No Expansion Observed
  10. 04:42Sponsor Plug: Veter Holsters
  11. 05:06Sponsor Plug: Target Sports USA
  12. 05:26Final Shield Barrel Shot: Velocity and Performance
  13. 05:55Test Modification: Removing Denim Barrier
  14. 06:16Final Shot: Full-Size Barrel, No Denim
  15. 06:25Expansion Achieved: Bullet Recovery and Penetration
  16. 07:01Conclusion: Speer Gold Dot G2 Performance Summary
  17. 07:10Comparison to Standard Gold Dot Ammunition
  18. 07:21Concealed Carry Suitability Discussion
  19. 07:39Reasoning for Four Layers of Denim in Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Speer Gold Dot G2 ammunition designed for?

The Speer Gold Dot G2 is designed with a shallow dish-shaped nose contour filled with elastomer. This feature aims to provide rapid expansion when necessary while minimizing the risk of over-penetration, distinguishing it from standard Gold Dot bullets.

How did the Speer Gold Dot G2 perform in gel tests with denim?

In gel tests with four layers of denim, the Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 S&W failed to expand, resulting in poor wound channels and over-penetration of both gel blocks. This performance was considered a failure by the tester.

Did the Speer Gold Dot G2 expand when fired without denim?

Yes, when fired from a full-size barrel without any denim barrier, the Speer Gold Dot G2 180gr 40 S&W demonstrated proper expansion. The recovered bullet penetrated 14.2 inches into the Clear Ballistics Gel.

What velocities were recorded for the Speer Gold Dot G2 40 S&W?

From a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield barrel, velocities were recorded at 904 ft/s and 902 ft/s. From a full-size M&P barrel, velocities were 974 ft/s and 980 ft/s when fired without denim.

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