9 x 21 mm IMI
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The 9 x 21 mm IMI pistol cartridge was designed for those markets where the 9 mm Luger cartridge can't be purchased by civilian users, notably Italy.
Design
Based on the 9 mm Luger cartridge, the casing was lengthened from 19 mm to 21 mm. The bullet sits a little deeper which results in the same overall length as the 9 mm Luger cartridge.Performance
Performance is identical to the 9 mm Luger.Muzzle velocity
- 7.5 g (115 gr) full metal jacket: 390 m/s (1280 ft/s)
- 8.0 g (124 gr) full metal jacket: 360 m/s (1180 ft/s)
Notes
In combat shooting the 9 x 21 mm IMI cartridge is being used with a shorter bullet so one can increase the powder charge to obtain higher bullet velocities. These special loads are not available from ammunition manufacturers.Synonyms
- 9 x 21 mm
- 9 mm IMI
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