Pistol · CIP
9x20mm VGW
9x20mm VGW is a rimless straight-walled pistol cartridge of Austria origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3555″ · 9.03 mm
- Introduced
- 2009
- Case
- Rimless
- Parent
- 9mm Luger
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2009
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Austria
- Inventor
- Hirtenberger (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- Hirtenberger
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 15.2 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 43,511 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 4.5–4.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9x20mm VGW, 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.
CIP TDCC · approximate| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 9.03 | 0.356 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.65 | 0.380 | |
| Shoulder ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Shoulder angle | n/a | ||
| Base ⌀ | 9.93 | 0.391 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 9.96 | 0.392 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.27 | 0.050 | ✓ |
| Neck length | n/a | ||
| Case length | 20.15 | 0.793 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 30.69 | 1.208 | ✓ |
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. 9x20mm VGW is highlighted below.
Missing a dimension for 9x20mm VGW? Some case measurements aren't in a published SAAMI/CIP drawing yet. Have a factory or reamer print? Send it → — verified hard-to-find data earns a free Lindcott sticker.
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.
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Introduced around 2009.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9x20mm VGW use?
- 9x20mm VGW typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9x20mm VGW?
- 9x20mm VGW uses a 0.3555″ (9.03 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9x20mm VGW still in production?
- 9x20mm VGW is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 9x20mm VGW used for?
- 9x20mm VGW is primarily used for self-defense, target.
- What is 9x20mm VGW based on?
- 9x20mm VGW 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 →
