Can you shoot 9×19 in a 9×18?
No you cannot and should not try. 9×19, which is also called 9 mm Luger and 9mm parabellum has a considerably higher chamber pressure than 9×18, usually used in the Eastern Bloc Makarov pistol or the guns made in the similar 9×18 Ultra round.
Can you shoot 380 in 9×18 Makarov?
Constant use of 380 ammo in a Makarov chambered in 9×18 will eventually put excessive wear on the extractor, eventually causing it to fail. 380 ACP has a bullet diameter of 9mm vs. 9 Makarov firearm with a land diameter of 9mm and a bullet diameter of 9.27mm so the 380 will not be very accurate.
What round does Makarov shoot?
| Makarov pistol | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 9×18mm Makarov .380 Auto |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 315 m/s (1,030 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (55 yd) |
Is 9×18 Makarov the same as 9mm Luger?
What are the differences between a 9×18 Makarov and a 9mm Luger? – Quora. The technical differences? The Makarov is 9×18, in other words the case is 18mm long, while the 9mm Luger, aka 9mm Parabellum, aka 9mm NATO, aka 9mm x 19, is 19mm long. The Makarov case is fairly steeply tapered, The Luger case very little.
What gun uses 9×18?
The 9×18mm Makarov (designated 9mm Makarov by the C.I.P. and often called 9×18mm PM) is a Soviet pistol and submachine gun cartridge.
What load data is available for the 9×18 Makarov?
The latest Speer Reloading Manaul (12th edition, see References) has load data available for the 9×18 Makarov for 90 and 95 grain jacketed bullets. Load data for the .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) cartridge is more widely available that 9×18 Makarov data, and may be used as a starting point for 9×18 Makarov loads.
What is the difference between 9×18 Makarov and 9mm Kurz?
Load data for the .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) cartridge is more widely available that 9×18 Makarov data, and may be used as a starting point for 9×18 Makarov loads. When in doubt, start with a reduced load and increase the powder charge only in the absence of excessive pressure signs. 9mm Parabellum data should be avoided.
What is the difference between 9×18 Makarov and 380 ACP data?
Load data for the .380 ACP (9mm Kurz) cartridge is more widely available that 9×18 Makarov data, and may be used as a starting point for 9×18 Makarov loads. When in doubt, start with a reduced load and increase the powder charge only in the absence of excessive pressure signs.
Can you reload Makarov brass?
Makarov brass comes in two base sizes: 1) 9mm Parabellum brass trimmed to 18 mm and Starline brand brass, and 2) Chinese Norinco and “real” European Makarov brass. If you plan to reload only trimmed 9mm Parabellum or Starline brass, and would like to reload 9mm Parabellum as well, a 9mm Parabellum shell plate will work quite well. Reloading Dies