Truncated cone bullets

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Vlim

I think the original 9mm truncated cone was a left over of attempts to improve the .30 luger wound ballistics.

When the caliber was increased, the bullet design just followed the .30 luger one.

Vlim,

Somewhere, I read that Fischer assisted Luger in developing the original 9mm TC bullet for DWM; because the GPK thought the 9mm lacked killing power, as compared the the 11mm Reich's Revolver bullet it was replacing.

Ironically, when the US originally adopted the 9mm 92 Beretta, in favor of the Colt .45, the same doubt was raised; thus, the TC "Air Force" bullet was designed and tested but not adopted for use at that time.

Respectfully,


Sieger