9mm Nato Load?

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Originally Posted by AlecPete

Regretfully a year ago purchased 1,500 rounds of 9mm Nato load. Before using them I read the back of the box and it indicated that it was 10% more than standard 9mm Luger load and to be used in Modern Firearms? Anybody familiar with this, would appreciate your assistance. I'm trying to determine if the NATO ammo can be safely used in the WWI & WW II German Lugers and and P 38's.

Hi:

Here is the truth.

Through WWII the German Army load for the 123 gr. bullet was at 1,076 fps.

The current NATO load is 121 gr. bullet at 1,260 fps.

If you value your Luger, don't fire this hot stuff through it!!!

On the other hand, quite a few people are looking to buy the NATO spec stuff. Check your local law, but you should be able to sell it, if you want.


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