Italian military pistol cartridge that is externally identical to 9mm Luger but loaded to significantly lower pressure. Chambering 9mm Luger in a Glisenti pistol risks catastrophic failure — the pistol was not designed for standard 9mm pressure.
Type: Pistol
Introduced: 1910, Italy
Parent case: None
Standardization: None
Bullet diameter: 0.355" (9.02 mm)
Case length: 0.75" (19.05 mm)
Overall length: 1.15" (29.21 mm)
Max pressure: 25,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Small Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:10
Muzzle velocity: 1033–1083 fps
Muzzle energy: 292–321 ft-lbs
Effective range: 50 yd
Common bullet weights: 123 gr
Primary use: Military
Production status: Discontinued
Also known as: 9mm Modello 1910 · 9x19mm Glisenti
History: Adopted by Italy in 1910 for the Glisenti Model 1910 and later the Beretta Model 1915. The cartridge shares identical external dimensions with 9mm Luger but operates at much lower pressure — a decision made to accommodate the weak breech of the Glisenti pistol design. The danger of confusing 9mm Luger with 9mm Glisenti was recognized even in WWI; soldiers were strictly cautioned against…
Notable firearms: Glisenti Model 1910, Beretta Model 1915, Beretta Model 1917
Military use: Italy
Similar cartridges: 9mm Luger, 9mm Steyr