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mrerick · 02-20-2019, 04:27 PM

The Italians require 9 x 21mm cartridges. Regular 9mm Luger is 9x19mm.

It's known as "9mm IMI" or "9mm Italian", and loaded to the standard 9mm Luger level, but develops less power because of the larger case volume, making it acceptable as a non-military caliber there.

02-20-2019, 04:27 PM	#14
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	The Italians require 9 x 21mm cartridges. Regular 9mm Luger is 9x19mm. It's known as "9mm IMI" or "9mm Italian", and loaded to the standard 9mm Luger level, but develops less power because of the larger case volume, making it acceptable as a non-military caliber there. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.