9mm Ammo Specs...

Johnny C. Kitchens · 04-29-2004, 09:33 PM

I was looking through the Stoeger reproduction of the DWM manual for the Luger titled The "PARABELLUM" Automatic Pistol. I'm sure many of you have seen this little red book. I thought it was interesting info on the specs for the 9mm ammo. Seems a bit weak compared to todays 9mm ammo. Here they are.

Length of Cartridge - 1.142"
Weight of Cartridge - 193 grains
Powder Charge - 5.4 grains
Weight of Projectile - 123.4 grains
Velocity - 1020 feet (310 meters)
Working Effect - 283 foot pounds (Energy)
Caliber - .354" (9mm)
Maximum Range - 1600 yards

It goes on to talk about penetration and groups at different ranges, rate of fire, and reloading speed. These little books certainly are worth having. I paid $1.95 for it 1978...

04-29-2004, 09:33 PM	#1
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	9mm Ammo Specs... I was looking through the Stoeger reproduction of the DWM manual for the Luger titled The "PARABELLUM" Automatic Pistol. I'm sure many of you have seen this little red book. I thought it was interesting info on the specs for the 9mm ammo. Seems a bit weak compared to todays 9mm ammo. Here they are. Length of Cartridge - 1.142" Weight of Cartridge - 193 grains Powder Charge - 5.4 grains Weight of Projectile - 123.4 grains Velocity - 1020 feet (310 meters) Working Effect - 283 foot pounds (Energy) Caliber - .354" (9mm) Maximum Range - 1600 yards It goes on to talk about penetration and groups at different ranges, rate of fire, and reloading speed. These little books certainly are worth having. I paid $1.95 for it 1978... __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens