9mm Star BM

Steve Richards · 02-26-2010, 02:55 AM

A note on the Astra 400. Despite what some people will tell you, it is chambered for 9mm Largo and is unsafe with other 9mm cartriges. 9mm Parabellum is too short and is held in the chamber only by the extractor. Definately unsafe to fire. both .38 ACP and .38 Super have a semi-rim that prevents the slide from closing completely. Besides, the .38 Super is much stronger that the pistol is designed to handle.

9mm Steyr and 9mm Bergman might be safe. I have not seen the pressure charts for them but why take the chance?

These other cartridges will chamber and fire but are not safe.

Steve

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02-26-2010, 02:55 AM	#21
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A note on the Astra 400. Despite what some people will tell you, it is chambered for 9mm Largo and is unsafe with other 9mm cartriges. 9mm Parabellum is too short and is held in the chamber only by the extractor. Definately unsafe to fire. both .38 ACP and .38 Super have a semi-rim that prevents the slide from closing completely. Besides, the .38 Super is much stronger that the pistol is designed to handle. 9mm Steyr and 9mm Bergman might be safe. I have not seen the pressure charts for them but why take the chance? These other cartridges will chamber and fire but are not safe. Steve