45 Auto - Speer 230gr Gold Dot GDHP - Exploded Cartridge Anatomy Model

This expanded cartridge display presents the 45 Auto Speer 230gr Gold Dot GDHP, a bonded jacketed hollow point duty cartridge widely trusted within the law enforcement community for service reliability and terminal performance. The Gold Dot line has long been selected by police departments, federal agencies, defensive shooting instructors, and forensic trainers for duty carry and qualification use. In addition to its technical relevance, this model is frequently selected as a commemorative display, academy graduation gift, retirement award, forensic classroom visual aid, or professional desk presentation piece for law enforcement officers, investigators, instructors, reloaders, and military personnel.

🏆 Perfect For
• Law enforcement officers and academy graduates
• Forensic investigators and crime scene training units
• Firearms instructors and range staff
• Military personnel and armorers
• Retirement, promotion, or service recognition gifts

🔸 Why You’ll Want This
• Visually separates each internal cartridge component
• Showcases a widely adopted bonded duty handgun load
• Clean horizontal alignment for professional display
• Ideal for classroom, evidence room, office, or duty desk
• Conversation starting piece grounded in modern service ammunition design

🔹 Details & Specs
• Cartridge: 45 Auto Speer 230gr Gold Dot GDHP
• Real components: primer cup, anvil, cartridge case, replica powder, and bullet
• Permanently sectioned and non functional
• Inert and safe for display
• Base dimensions: 3.625" × 2" × 0.75" (shown on Cherry)
• Solid hardwood base available in Cherry, Walnut, or Bolivian Rosewood
• Individually Handmade in the United States (no two the same)

✏️ Custom Engraving
• Optional base engraving available
• Text or graphics supported
• Pricing starts at $20
• Contact prior to purchase to confirm layout and wood selection

🪵 Base Information
Natural variation in grain and tone will occur. Rosewood is a customer favorite for its weight, durability, and rich color.

📦 Production & Shipping
Each model is handmade to order. Appearance will vary. Standard production time is approximately 3 weeks. Holiday periods may extend lead times. Rush production may be available by request prior to ordering.

🌍 International Orders
• Ships with proper customs documentation
• HS Code: 9023.00.00 (models for education and exhibition)
• Buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or delays
• Verify local import regulations prior to ordering
• Ballistic Concepts is not responsible for lost, returned, delayed, or confiscated packages

⚠️ Safety / Inert Disclaimer
• This item is not live ammunition
• All cartridges are inert, permanently modified, and non functional
• No components are capable of being chambered or fired
• For display, educational, and reference purposes only

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🧾 Patents
U.S. Pat. D846,636 · D893,620 · D989,862 © Ballistic Concepts, LLC