New 9MM Gold Dot G2.

[JBP55]

Is there any reason for Speer to keep the original gold dots around? I can't imagine that these are much more expensive to produce.

Most Gold Dot ammunition is sold to LEA's. Some LEA's may not want to change right away and have to pay more because they are getting good results with the current Gold Dot.
Some LEA's order ammunition 12-18 months in advance so it will take a while to change duty ammunition.
I am sure the new round will cost Speer slightly more to make and they will have to factor in the R&D expenses as well.

 

[Revolvergeek]

Interesting looking stuff. (I do not have any of these for sale nor know of anybody that is selling them to the public.)

The 'plug' is very soft and squishy. The way it is scored and cannelured I have a suspicion it is going to look a lot like an XTP when expanded - little expansion and lots of length retained.