[Majorlk]

9mm Luger is used in America for the SAAMI load. 9mm Parabellum is used worldwide for the CIP/European load. 9mm NATO is used for the NATO Stanag 4090 compliant ammunition which is loaded to 41,415psi.

WOW!!!!

From the OP:

PS - As an example I've read Glock rates their 9mm pistols to 43,500 PSI, that should mean that a Glock should be able to do it all.

As a commercial reloader, can you confirm this? Do you know if this means the entire action is rated to 43,500 or just the barrel?

 

[Majorlk]

SAAMI rates the chamber only.

I knew that.

I cannot speak to the validity of that statement as I focus on cartridge specifications, not firearms specifications. That is beyond my expertise.

I thought you might know, anyway.

Thanks,

 

[Majorlk]

I think you know this, but don't take anything I've posted in this thread as fact. It is mostly based off information on the internet, and that can be unreliable.

Really????? :image035:

 

[Majorlk]

Something else to keep in mind is that those "standards" are for maximum pressures. That does not mean that every load from every manufacturer is loaded to that pressure. I imagine the premium defensive loadings are probably right there near the limit, but FMJ "target" ammo I would not be surprised if it was down loaded a bit.

It's possible, but I wouldn't bet any money on it. Speer's web site lists the same velocity/energy for its Lawman Training ammo as it does for the Gold Dots. The last time I looked, Winchester had essentially the same specs for their USA line as for the Silvertips.