Speer Gold Dot 45Cal 230gr Short Barrel projectiles are specifically engineered to provide reliable expansion at the lower velocities common in compact handguns. Using the Uni-Cor electrochemical process, the jacket is bonded to the lead core to eliminate separation and ensure nearly 100% weight retention. Featuring a larger hollow point cavity than the standard 230gr version, these bullets are designed to open quickly and consistently even from short-barreled firearms.