Pistol · CIP
9mm FX (Simunition)
9mm FX (Simunition) is a rimless straight-walled pistol cartridge of Canada origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3039″ · 7.72 mm
- Introduced
- 1998
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1998
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Canada
- Inventor
- Simunition (approx: name-implied maker)
- Manufacturer
- Simunition (General Dynamics OTS Canada)
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 15 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10.0
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 5,076 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 3.2–4 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9mm FX (Simunition), so this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.
Open in Ballistic Compare- Parent case
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Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).
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 ⌀ | 7.72 | 0.304 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.86 | 0.388 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.93 | 0.391 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.96 | 0.392 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.19 | 0.047 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 19.51 | 0.768 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 29.03 | 1.143 | ✓ |
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 FX (Simunition) is highlighted below.
Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
The 9mm FX (Simunition) is a straight rimless handgun cartridge originating in Canada.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9mm FX (Simunition) use?
- 9mm FX (Simunition) typically uses a 1:10.0 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9mm FX (Simunition)?
- 9mm FX (Simunition) uses a 0.3039″ (7.72 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9mm FX (Simunition) still in production?
- 9mm FX (Simunition) is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 9mm FX (Simunition) used for?
- 9mm FX (Simunition) is primarily used for self-defense, target.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →
