Pistol · SAAMI
9mm Luger +P
SAAMI Active +P cartridge.
- Caliber
- 0.3549″ · 9.014 mm
- Introduced
- 1970
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 9mm Luger
- Primary use
- Self Defense, Military, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1970
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Germany
- Inventor
- Georg Luger
- Manufacturer
- DWM (German Weapons and Munitions Works)
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Abundant
- Case capacity
- 13.3 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:10
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 38,500 psi, SAAMI transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 2550 yd
- Recoil
- 2.6–3.3 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
This cartridge: 38,500 psi, SAAMI transducer
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9mm Luger +P, 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
- 9mm Luger
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.
SAAMI| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.01 | 0.355 | |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.65 | 0.380 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | — | — | |
| Shoulder angle | — | — | |
| Base ⌀ | 9.93 | 0.391 | |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.01 | 0.394 | |
| Belt ⌀ | — | — | |
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | |
| Neck length | — | — | |
| Case length | 19.15 | 0.754 | |
| Overall length | 29.69 | 1.169 |
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 Luger +P 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.
Firearms chambered in 9mm Luger +P
Connected reference
History
The 9mm Luger +P was introduced in 1902 by Georg Luger, based on the 9mm Luger case (Germany).
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9mm Luger +P use?
- 9mm Luger +P typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9mm Luger +P?
- 9mm Luger +P uses a 0.3549″ (9.014 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9mm Luger +P still in production?
- 9mm Luger +P is active; typical availability is abundant.
- What is 9mm Luger +P used for?
- 9mm Luger +P is primarily used for self defense, military, target, competition.
- What is 9mm Luger +P based on?
- 9mm Luger +P is derived from the 9mm Luger case.
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 →
