Semi-rimmed 9mm cartridge designed by John Browning for the FN Model 1903 pistol. Adopted by Sweden as the m/07 service pistol cartridge. Intermediate in power between .380 ACP and 9mm Luger.
Type: Pistol
Introduced: 1903, Belgium
Parent case: None
Standardization: None
Bullet diameter: 0.355" (9.02 mm)
Case length: 0.8" (20.32 mm)
Overall length: 1.1" (27.94 mm)
Max pressure: 25,000 PSI
Rim type: Semi-Rimmed
Primer: Small Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:10
Muzzle velocity: 1050–1100 fps
Muzzle energy: 269–295 ft-lbs
Effective range: 50 yd
Common bullet weights: 110 gr
Primary use: Military
Production status: Discontinued
Also known as: 9x20mmSR Browning · 9mm Long
History: Developed by John Browning for FN's Model 1903 semi-automatic pistol. The Swedish military adopted the M1903 as the Pistol m/07 and used the 9mm Browning Long as their standard service pistol cartridge from 1907 until 1940, when they transitioned to 9mm Luger. The cartridge was also adopted by the Belgian Gendarmerie. Swedish military ammunition is common in European collections; factory…
Notable firearms: FN Model 1903, Swedish Pistol m/07
Military use: Sweden, Belgium
Similar cartridges: 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, 9mm Glisenti