The Speer web site has specs for Gold dot 124 grain +P out of a 4 inch barrel and GD 124g +P Short Barrel out of a 3.5 inch barrel.
I emailed them to ask if they have any specs for both of those out of the same barrel? What I really want to know is how many Feet per Second will I get using the regular cartridge out of a 3.5 inch barrel.
Here is their response:
The regular Gold Dots seem to be less expensive when purchased in a box of 50. The Short Barrel Gold Dots only come in boxes of 20. Based on their response I think I will stick with the regular gold dots and save the money to buy more ammo.
What do you think?
I emailed them to ask if they have any specs for both of those out of the same barrel? What I really want to know is how many Feet per Second will I get using the regular cartridge out of a 3.5 inch barrel.
Here is their response:
They will be so close, it will be down to your gun and the
particular lot of ammo fired. The SB ammunition uses powders that maximize performance from the shorter barreled guns. The standard 124 +P uses powders tested to give specific performance from the longer barreled guns, with some powders, the loads could be the same.
If you have a 3.5" gun, use the SB. If you have a 4" use the standard 124 +P load.
Shoot Straight!
Coy Getman
2299 Snake River Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
(800) 627-3640
CCI/Speer Technical Coordinator
The regular Gold Dots seem to be less expensive when purchased in a box of 50. The Short Barrel Gold Dots only come in boxes of 20. Based on their response I think I will stick with the regular gold dots and save the money to buy more ammo.
What do you think?