SPEER introduced Lawman ammunition in 1968, for 35 years their centerfire handgun ammunition earned a solid reputation for performance and reliability. Today SPEER has evolved and devoloped different lines, the Lawman line is brass cased either TMJ, or FMJ projectiles depending on the product. Affrodably priced, with clean burning powder and reloadable cases in .25-.45 calibers. While the .45ACP 230gr Gold Dot ammunition is one of many calibers by SPEER that continues to dominate the LEO market with its trusted and proven reliabilty for tough jobs. Excellent terminal ballistics, with tested projectiles and powder. Now SPEER offers GOLD DOT ammunition in three distinct families, SPEER GOLD DOT personal protection, SPEER GOLD DOT short barrel personal protection, and SPEER GOLD DOT handgun hunting. SPEER also loads both LAWMAN and GOLD DOT ammunition to similar velocities so that whether you are practicing on the range or trusting your life, you won't have to guess at how it will perform and where your bullet is going to be on target.