9mm pistol vs carbine ballistics
 

http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publication...aspx?ID=158684

I thought it was interesting. I'll trust Sanow for at least that much.

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I don't know about 9mm replacing the 12ga - I think it's a stretch. Maybe in some applications...

As far as 9mm carbine vs. 9mm pistol topic goes, while the difference in velocities is negligible between the two, carbine has one distinct advantage over a pistol - it has the stock and can be shouldered, which makes it easier to transition from target to target and with more accuracy. A compact size carbine with pistol size (or slightly longer) barrel would be a great setup for those applications. I guess that's why MP5s are so popular and widely used by LE in Europe and even some agencies in the States.

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Interesting, but a bit hard to believe that there was such a small increase in velocity between pistol & carbine barrels. Oh well. I still distrust Marshall/Sanow.

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It shouldn't be. Pistol calibers are just that - they are designed for use in pistols, i.e. relatively short barrels. In some cases and with some calibers, shooting them out of a long(er) barrel actually results in lower muzzle velocities because of the drag (as the powder has burnt up, but the bullet is still in the barrel).

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Yes, I know that some .22LR loads give higher velocities out of pistols versus 20+" rifle barrels.

Wellllll.....I'll be the first to admit that my data is limited. A while back, I chrony'd some loads, comparing my Keltec P11 versus my MP5. I used a 124 grain 9mm jacketed bullet on top of 4.2 grains of Bullseye (a "fast" powder).

Keltec P11 gave 980 feet per second, versus 1197 out of the MP5.

I suspect the velocity difference might be even higher, had I used a slower powder.

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I think your findings are fairly accurate; my post above was more of a generalization stating that longer barrel doesn't always equate to higher velocity. But you're absolutely right in that there are many variables that would affect the results one way or another, with the powder type being the biggest one of them. Bullet weight, twist rate, humidity, altitude, etc. would also affect the results.

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Some data I have compiled from various sources regarding carbine velocities:

Ruger PC9 Ballistics: from www.grimjaw.net/ballistics.htm

Rem Golden Saber 124gr +p jhp 1397 1406 1414 1389 1409 1397 1416 1416 1414 1384 avg 1404.2 s.dev 11.736
Speer Gold Dot 115gr jhp +p+ 1544 1643 1629 1653 1650 1641 1658 1652 1657 1620 avg 1634.7 s.dev 34.144
Winchester Ranger 127gr jhp +p+ 1368 1400 1413 1382 1392 1411 1389 1390 1370 1388 avg 1390.3 s.dev 15.004
Rem 115gr jhp +p+ 1577 1595 1568 1589 avg 1582.25
Fiocchi 115gr fmj 1307 1395 1344 1389 1381 1380 1340 1384 1373 1405 avg 1369.8 s.dev 30.151
Fed Premium Hydrashok 124gr jhp 1229 1307 1291 1319 1290 1308 1309 1287 1291 1299 avg 1293 s.dev 24.806

To calculate energy: E = W(eight in grains) * V(elocity in fps) * (V(elocity in fps)/450450).
JA
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February 1st, 2007, 02:20 AM
I have never shot any 40 carbines but I have chronographed 9mm and 45acp pistols/carbines. Both resulted in 150fps or less increase in velocity with factory loads in the carbines due to the fast burning rate powders used in factory ammo. Using the slowest medium buring rate powders I could find to make reloads resulted in a velocity increase of a maximum of 230fps. The limited case capacity and pressure limits of cartridges designed for semi auto pistols precludes the use of the slowest burning rate handgun powders that really show large increases in velocity in the longer barrels of carbines.

Handloading 357 magnum cartridges really showed some amazing results due to being able to use the slowest burning rate handgun powders in the large volume of the 357 magnum cases. Depending on bullet weight the results were 400fps-800fps increases in velocity in a 18" barreled carbine versus a 6" barreled pistol.

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From GlockTalk: Joe Mamma

Temperature: 40 degrees F

Ammo Description /Product Code /avg. vel. with G-17 /avg. vel. with Kel-Tec Sub 2000

Federal Hydrashok 124gr +P+ JHP (P9HS3G1) /1167fps / 1321 fps
Federal NATO, 124gr FMJ (M882) /1114fps / 1231 fps
Winchester USA Brand ("White Box") Hollow Points 115gr JHP (USA9JHP) /1149fps / 1305 fps
Winchester USA Brand ("White Box") Hollow Points 147gr JHP (USA9JHP2) /1020fps / 1117 fps
CCI Blazer Brass 115 gr FMJ (5200) /1120fps / 1299 fps
Sellier & Bellot 115 gr FMJ (80166-00902) /1162fps / 1296 fps
Geco/Dynamit Nobel 124gr (23364-12585) /1129fps/ 1256 fps
Magtech 147gr "FMC-FLAT" (891798-001347) /969fps / 1096 fps

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From GlockTalk: WinstonSmith

A friend of mine in Kentucky just did some chrono measurements on the Keltec Sub2000 and a Kahr PM9 with a 3" barrel. All measurements at 15 ft from muzzle and at 64 degrees F. Here are the results:

Win 147 gr JHP - Five shots through the SUB-2000:

1111 FPS
1139 FPS
1119 FPS
1136 FPS
1130 FPS

1139 FPS - High
1127 FPS - Average
1111 FPS - Low
28 Extreme Spread
11 Standard Deviation

Win 147 gr JHP - Five shots through the Kahr PM9:

938 FPS
923 FPS
910 FPS
934 FPS
915 FPS

938 FPS - High
924 FPS - Average
910 FPS - Low
28 Extreme Spread
11 Standard Deviation

Maybe there is some intermediate barrel length that would do even better but the 16" barrel is clearly faster than the Kahr PM9 or Glock 17.

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Anyone have any information about the accuracy and range of the 9mm carbine? How effective would say a marlin 9mm camp rifle or similar ruger perform out 100-200 yards? Would a 9mm pistol and 9mm carbine using the same cartridge be an effective combination?

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I remember reading years ago that the Germans considered the Schmeisser submachine gun with hot-loaded FMJ ammo capable of hits at 200 meters. I don't think I would use the 9mm that far however. With good ammo, maybe 50yds for the pistol and 100yds for the carbine, IMO.

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Accuracy-wise, I'd be inclined to go with 100 yards, max. Effectiveness, the shorter range, the better. Yes, I could probably hit you at 100 yards. Whether it would stop you or not, I dunno. I'd probably rather grab a L1A1 (FAL-style) rifle to solve things permanent-like.

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i personally think the max effective range of a 9mm for me would be 50yds with a carbine


but i can certainly shoot very good groups (holes in paper) at 100yds ...over that...never tried it i always picked up a different gun

its hard to beat a calico m-900 or m-950 for the purpose they are talking

100rd clips
no recoil
dead on accurate
bottom shell ejection
etc

link with a video for the curious .....great to watch http://calicolightweaponsystems.com/....php?page=home

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I have the Kel Tec Sub 2000 carbine in 9mm. It has a 16" barrel. Mine is in a the Glock magazine model. It pretty much delivers pistol muzzle energy at 100 yards.....this is about true of all pistol calibre carbines.

I went with the 9mm as it matches my Glocks....and i do not own a 40 S&W.....buy if I did have that pistol calibre - that has fantastic carbine performance.

I'll see if I can snag the ballistics table off the Kel Tec website. Lets try this link - it is to a pdf that is the manual for the carbine - page 17 of 20 is the ballistics table.

http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/images/do...ub2kmanual.pdf

It is a really nice chart that shows 9mm carbine ballistics with data points comparing to various PISTOL POINT BLANK MUZZLE preformance . Perhaps some smart guy can pick that single page off the pdf and post it here.