Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: 9x21 mm
9x21mm (9mm IMI)
9x21mm
Specifications
Case Type: Rimless, straight
Introduced: 1985 Made For:Semi-Auto
Cart Len:1.171-in Case Len:0.833-in
Case Dia:0.392-in Bul Dia:0.356-in
Ballistics measured with:
4-inch pistol barrel
Cartridge Variants:
Only one cartridge currently available for this caliber.
Cartridge Used in Database
WeightVelocityEnergy
123 gr1220 ft/sec407 ft-lbs
Rankings for
Cartridge Used in Database
PF: 150060 TKO: 7.621
Description:

In many countries such as Italy, Mexico and France, it is illegal for private citizens to own handguns in military chamberings such as the NATO 9 mm Luger. Israel Military Industries designed the 9x21mm cartridge for those markets. Based on the 9x19mm Luger cartridge, the casing was lengthened from 19 mm to 21 mm. The bullet sits slightly deeper in the casing, which results in almost the same overall length as the 9x19mm Luger cartridge. While not physically interchangeable, the 9x21mm is the ballistic equal of the 9 mm Luger.