Sub Sonic 9mm ammo

xracer · 07-29-2003, 04:59 AM

Does anyone know if the subsonic 9mm ammo will function properly in a Luger? I don't want to buy a box only to find out that it won't cycle the action.
Thanks.

Edward Tinker · 07-29-2003, 05:15 AM

I can't imagine it would have enough "kick". It is usually for single shots, or guns designed for it from what I understand.

It has less velocity because it has less powder or slower burning powder, although the bullet is usually pretty heavy, so maybe I am wrong?

ViggoG · 07-29-2003, 06:39 AM

Ed,
Try working out, [(Mass x Velocity) squared], for each load. This might give some indication, might not.
If they are close ? It might Reload.
But who knows it is a Luger, Ya Know.
ViggoG

Lugerdoc · 07-29-2003, 02:03 PM

The only reason that I could justify using sub-sonic ammo, is in a slienced weapon and if a PO8 has a sliencer attached to the barrel, the additional weight would require a complete evaluation of ammo power vs recoil spring strength. TH

07-29-2003, 04:59 AM	#1
xracer New User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boston,Ma Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sub Sonic 9mm ammo Does anyone know if the subsonic 9mm ammo will function properly in a Luger? I don't want to buy a box only to find out that it won't cycle the action. Thanks.

07-29-2003, 05:15 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I can't imagine it would have enough "kick". It is usually for single shots, or guns designed for it from what I understand. It has less velocity because it has less powder or slower burning powder, although the bullet is usually pretty heavy, so maybe I am wrong? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-29-2003, 02:03 PM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	The only reason that I could justify using sub-sonic ammo, is in a slienced weapon and if a PO8 has a sliencer attached to the barrel, the additional weight would require a complete evaluation of ammo power vs recoil spring strength. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-29-2003, 06:39 AM	#3
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ed, Try working out, [(Mass x Velocity) squared], for each load. This might give some indication, might not. If they are close ? It might Reload. But who knows it is a Luger, Ya Know. ViggoG