Best 9mm Gold Dot round for Glock 19? Or is there a better choice for a carry round?

[Sin-ster]

Sin-ster-you are correct, the bonded. We just got some and it is accurate and soft shooting for a +P. We even shot it in the Kahr CM9 and it was soft shooting. We have been shooting 127+P+ and those have a good performance rating, but they are hard to get also.

Good stuff to have. Are you LEO?

 

[Guate_shooter]

I have 124+P Gold Dot and HST for $46 per hundred if you are interested. Both excellent defensive rounds.

That is a GREAT price guys, they usually run $29 + Shipping per 50

 

[JBE]

That is a GREAT price guys, they usually run $29 + Shipping per 50

Very good price...if I could find a way to get some from Walker to Welsh I'd definitely pick some up...

I'm fond of the plain ol' 124 gr GDHP but I've been wanting to try some of the +P also...

 

[SpeedRacer]

Anyone have feedback on the Remington Golden Saber 147gr Bonded JHP rounds? Don't even remember where/when I got them, but I have a bunch in the "stash".

 

[Guate_shooter]

Anyone have feedback on the Remington Golden Saber 147gr Bonded JHP rounds? Don't even remember where/when I got them, but I have a bunch in the "stash".

They are actually pretty good as well, they expanded pretty good IIRC. I just hate them small 20 round boxes though I feel cheatted ........

 

[SpeedRacer]

They are actually pretty good as well, they expanded pretty good IIRC. I just hate them small 20 round boxes though I feel cheatted ........

Mine are boxes of 50. I don't play that 20rd ****!

 

[JBP55]

Golden Saber are either 25 rounds or 50 rounds per box.

 

[dwr461]

http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=26

These guys are using Gold Dot bullets too. They're generating some serious velocities too (for a 9mm Luger) The velocities listed are within 50 fps of the 357 sig in 124 grain too. So I guess that's other reason we don't need that round.

Dave

 

[11Bravo]

Very good price...if I could find a way to get some from Walker to Welsh I'd definitely pick some up...

I'm fond of the plain ol' 124 gr GDHP but I've been wanting to try some of the +P also...

I could probably help you out. PM me if you're interested. Same for anyone near me that may want some.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

Been carrying Gold Dot 124+P for years in my G26. I recycle my carry ammo at least every 3 months. I dump the "old" ammo at the range when I do my drills and just keep re-supplying what I use. The wife uses 135grn low recoil Hydra Shoks in her Kahr CW9 and 90grn low recoil Hydra Shoks in her Bersa .380 (the kitchen gun). I've recently purchased a bunchof 147 grn Gold Dots and have been using them like FMJs at the range. Got them at an excellent price and there's nothing like doing your defensive drills with your carry ammo or something very close to it.

I swear by Gold Dot +P 9mm....I've killed at least 5 pigs under 200lbs with it. Only 1 pig I had to shoot 3 times...that bastard must've been on crack. I can usually down a 200lb pig with one or two shots using 124+P Gold Dots. Oh yeah,I like to hunt pigs with a G17 sometimes.

 

[JBE]

I could probably help you out. PM me if you're interested. Same for anyone near me that may want some.

PM sent...Thanks!

 

[TangoCharlie145]

Good stuff to have. Are you LEO?

Yes.

 

[TangoCharlie145]

Been carrying Gold Dot 124+P for years in my G26. I recycle my carry ammo at least every 3 months. I dump the "old" ammo at the range when I do my drills and just keep re-supplying what I use. The wife uses 135grn low recoil Hydra Shoks in her Kahr CW9 and 90grn low recoil Hydra Shoks in her Bersa .380 (the kitchen gun). I've recently purchased a bunchof 147 grn Gold Dots and have been using them like FMJs at the range. Got them at an excellent price and there's nothing like doing your defensive drills with your carry ammo or something very close to it.

I swear by Gold Dot +P 9mm....I've killed at least 5 pigs under 200lbs with it. Only 1 pig I had to shoot 3 times...that bastard must've been on crack. I can usually down a 200lb pig with one or two shots using 124+P Gold Dots. Oh yeah,I like to hunt pigs with a G17 sometimes.

That is good to know what the terminal performance of these rounds are. Hogs are a good "test medium" to get results from. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[Sin-ster]

I have actually read and been told that some of the Buffalo Bore loads using common projectiles (GDs for example; non-hard cast stuff) end up performing worse due to the increased velocities. In essence, the bullet construction is geared towards a very narrow velocity window, and when a projectile exceeds it, they tend to come apart/open too fast and can result in too little penetration. IIRC, it also made barrier performance (ESP. auto glass) much more erratic.

On my phone so I can't check my links.

 

[dwr461]

I have actually read and been told that some of the Buffalo Bore loads using common projectiles (GDs for example; non-hard cast stuff) end up performing worse due to the increased velocities. In essence, the bullet construction is geared towards a very narrow velocity window, and when a projectile exceeds it, they tend to come apart/open too fast and can result in too little penetration. IIRC, it also made barrier performance (ESP. auto glass) much more erratic.

On my phone so I can't check my links.

That actually wouldn't surprise me too much. It also wouldn't surprise me if turned out not be true. I general prefer the hard cast lead anyway.

Dave

 

[dfsutton]

Guys,

I just bought some of the 124gr +p Gold Dots from JBP55. The ammo is legit, was offered at a great price, and in general he is a great guy to meet and talk to. I would recommend anyone who is looking for this ammo to consider him if he still has some. Excellent experience. Thanks, James.

 

[Trey@IG]

i just got some hornady critical defense for christmas and when i was researching how they compared to gold dot, ranger etc (heard they are great defense rounds) i found these vids on youtube in case anyone is wondering how well they work. the rangers looked nasty! might not be as scientific as balistic gel but it seems to work....

critical defense


gold dot


winchester ranger


HST

 

[JBP55]

The 124+P Gold Dot equaled the 147 HST in expansion and penetrated more than any of the other rounds.