9 x 18 mm PM is a Soviet pistol and submachine gun cartridge.
Performance
9 x 18 mm PM is ballistically similar to the .380 ACP cartridge.
History
The 9 x 18 mm caliber was the standard pistol caliber for Eastern-block European countries. These countries stil use them today. This caliber is useful because the bullet is made of steel and will cut through bullet-proof materials like a knife.
Specifications
- Length:
- Case: 18.00 mm (.709 in)
- Overall: 24.64 mm (.970 in)
- Diameter:
- Rim: 9.90 mm (.390 in)
- Base: 9.90 mm (.390 in)
- Neck: 9.85 mm (.388 in)
- Bullet: 9.25 mm (.365 in)
Weapons chambered for 9 x 18 mm PM
Synonyms
- 9 mm Makarov
- 9 x 18 mm
- 9 x 18 mm Makarov
See also
