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Swedish 9mm live ammunition m/39 (left, with black seal) and m/39B (right, with red seal and a slightly more pointed shape) Swedish 9mm live ammunition m/39 and m/39B in their boxes. 9mm Parabellum entered Swedish service as m/39 with the import of the Kulsprutepistol m/39 from Austria, with a bullet weight of 7.5 grams (116 gr). [31]
Walther recommends against the use of “Plus-P-Plus” (+P+) overpressure ammunition in Walther firearms. This marking on the ammunition designates that it exceeds established industry standards, but the designation does not represent defined pressure limits and therefore such ammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures generated. [4]
The cartridge was based on the German 9×19mm Parabellum; in fact, both cartridges are dimensionally identical.However, the powder charge of the 9mm Glisenti cartridge is reduced compared to a typical 9×19mm cartridge, making it significantly less powerful, as it is also meant to be used in blowback pistols, which are easier and less expensive to manufacture than locked breech firearms.
9×19mm Parabellum: Action: Short recoil, hinged locking piece assisted breechblock: Rate of fire: 116 rpm (semi-automatic) Muzzle velocity: 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s) [6] [full citation needed] Effective firing range: Sights set for 50 metres (55 yd) [6] Feed system: 8-round magazine: Sights: Rear notch and front blade post
During development a version based upon the 9x19 Parabellum case was also evaluated, which carried the significant advantage of being able to be utilized in pre-existing NATO standard 9x19 Parabellum caliber firearms by means of a relatively cheap barrel and caliber swap. [1]
It is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and is rated to accept +P ammunition. It became well known for its low retail price of under $200. It became well known for its low retail price of under $200. An improved model, the YC9, was originally expected for release by late 2019, but was finally released for sale in August 2023.
The 9×21mm pistol cartridge (also known as the 9×21mm GP, 9×21mm IMI, 9mm IMI, 9×21mm Italian, or 9mm Italian) was designed by Jager (Loano, Italy), then adopted and commercialised by Israel Military Industries for those jurisdictions where military service cartridges, like the 9×19mm Parabellum, are or were illegal for civilian purchase (i.e. Italy, France, Brazil, and Mexico).
The GSh-18 may be employed using standard 9×19mm Parabellum rounds, but was designed for the high velocity, Russian armour-piercing 9×19mm 7N31 round. The pistol incorporates a pre-set striker. [1] The slide and working parts are steel, and the weapon has a polymer frame. Two different designs of grip have been observed. [5]