Lindcott Armory Pistol · Obsolete
9mm Browning Long
Semi-rimmed 9mm cartridge designed by John Browning for the FN Model 1903 pistol.
- Caliber
- 0.3579″ · 9.09 mm
- Introduced
- 1903
- Case
- Semi-Rimmed
- Primary use
- Military
- Status
- Discontinued
- Introduced
- 1903
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Belgium
- Inventor
- John Browning / FN
- Manufacturer
- FN Herstal
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Case capacity
- 12.5 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Semi-Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 23,931 psi
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 3–5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- By real loads
- 1,050–1,100 fps · 8 loads
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
Performance
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Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.09 | 0.358 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.68 | 0.381 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.72 | 0.383 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.20 | 0.402 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.25 | 0.049 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 20.20 | 0.795 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 28.00 | 1.102 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 9mm Browning Long is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 8 active loads across 5 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 19 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma | Safeguard | 110 | FMJ | 1,100 | 295 | — |
| Fiocchi | Range | 110 | FMJ | 1,100 | 295 | — |
| PPU | Range | 110 | FMJ | 1,100 | 295 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | Sport | 110 | FMJ | 1,100 | 295 | — |
| Kynoch | Standard | 110 | FMJ | 1,100 | 295 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | Standard | 108 | FMJ | 1,083 | 281 | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | FMJ Service | 110 | FMJ | 1,050 | 269 | — |
| Fiocchi | FMJ Service | 110 | FMJ | 1,050 | 269 | — |
| FN Herstal | Standard | 108 | FMJ | 1,083 | 281 | — |
| FN Herstal | FMJ Service Original | 110 | FMJ | 1,050 | 269 | — |
| Wolf | FMJ | 108 | FMJ | 1,050 | 264 | — |
| PPU | Standard | 108 | FMJ | 1,050 | 264 | — |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 108 | FMJ | 1,050 | 264 | — |
| Norma | Classic | 108 | FMJ | 1,050 | 264 | — |
| RWS | Classic | 108 | FMJ | 1,050 | 264 | — |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
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Firearms chambered in 9mm Browning Long
6 models in the database chamber 9mm Browning Long. Browse all →
Lineage
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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 production has entirely ceased.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9mm Browning Long use?
- 9mm Browning Long typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9mm Browning Long?
- 9mm Browning Long uses a 0.3579″ (9.09 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9mm Browning Long still in production?
- 9mm Browning Long is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is 9mm Browning Long used for?
- 9mm Browning Long is primarily used for military.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 8 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →