MEN 124gr.

mrerick · 12-18-2016, 11:05 AM

Of course, it didn't exist back when our Lugers were designed, but the American standards (SAAMI) are published and in detail:

http://www.saami.org/specifications_...wnload/205.pdf

See P.17.

Specs for 9mm standard velocity cartridges show an average of 35,000 PSI with a probable maximum of 37,800 PSI.

+P is average 38,500 PSI with max of 41,500 PSI.

As you can see, the NATO definition exceeds SAAMI SV specifications, and approaches +P.

But what were our Lugers designed to handle? For that you have to go to the early design documents and definition of the 9mm Luger cartridge.

I'll get to my Sturgess books and update this when I've checked.

12-18-2016, 11:05 AM	#10
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Of course, it didn't exist back when our Lugers were designed, but the American standards (SAAMI) are published and in detail: http://www.saami.org/specifications_...wnload/205.pdf See P.17. Specs for 9mm standard velocity cartridges show an average of 35,000 PSI with a probable maximum of 37,800 PSI. +P is average 38,500 PSI with max of 41,500 PSI. As you can see, the NATO definition exceeds SAAMI SV specifications, and approaches +P. But what were our Lugers designed to handle? For that you have to go to the early design documents and definition of the 9mm Luger cartridge. I'll get to my Sturgess books and update this when I've checked. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.