Soviet bloc standard pistol cartridge. Deliberately sized to prevent use in Western 9mm pistols — a Cold War design feature.
Type: Pistol
Introduced: 1951, Soviet Union
Parent case: None
Standardization: SAAMI
Bullet diameter: 0.365" (9.27 mm)
Case length: 0.709" (18 mm)
Overall length: 0.984" (24.99 mm)
Max pressure: 23,200 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Small Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:9.8
Muzzle velocity: 1000–1100 fps
Muzzle energy: 211–256 ft-lbs
Effective range: 50 yd
Common bullet weights: 90, 93, 95, 100, 108 gr
Primary use: Military, Law Enforcement, Self-Defense
Production status: Active
Also known as: 9mm Makarov · 9mm PM
History: Developed to replace the 7.62x25mm Tokarev. The diameter is slightly larger than 9mm Parabellum, preventing NATO 9mm ammo from chambering. The Makarov pistol was the Soviet sidearm from 1951 through the end of the Cold War.
Notable firearms: Makarov PM, CZ 82, Walther PP (East German)
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Similar cartridges: 9mm Luger, .380 ACP