Pistol · CIP
9x22mm MJR
9x22mm MJR is a rimless bottlenecked pistol cartridge of Austria origin.
- Caliber
- 0.3555″ · 9.03 mm
- Introduced
- 1993
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Self-Defense, Target
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 1993
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- Austria
- Inventor
- Hirtenberger (approx: maker of record)
- Manufacturer
- Hirtenberger
- Standard
- CIP
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Limited
- Case capacity
- 19 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:9.8
- Primer
- Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 36,985 psi, CIP transducer
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Max range
- 250 yd
- Recoil
- 5.5–7.8 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
Velocity only, no drag model: no published ballistic coefficient is on file for 9x22mm MJR, 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 ⌀ | 9.03 | 0.356 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 9.69 | 0.381 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 10.74 | 0.423 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 15.8° | — | ≈ |
| Base ⌀ | 10.77 | 0.424 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 10.77 | 0.424 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.40 | 0.055 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 5.19 | 0.204 | ≈ |
| Case length | 22.00 | 0.866 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 29.00 | 1.142 | ✓ |
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. 9x22mm MJR 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 9x22mm MJR is a bottleneck rimless handgun cartridge originating in Austria.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 9x22mm MJR use?
- 9x22mm MJR typically uses a 1:9.8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 9x22mm MJR?
- 9x22mm MJR uses a 0.3555″ (9.03 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 9x22mm MJR still in production?
- 9x22mm MJR is active; typical availability is limited.
- What is 9x22mm MJR used for?
- 9x22mm MJR 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 →
