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Submachine Gun Ammo in Pistols????
RUGERGUNZ
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I was given some Samson brand ammo in 9mm.
It says on the box "For use in carbines and submachine guns only, not for use in pistols"
I have heard that Ruger pistols will shoot this ammo with no problems and not voiding any implied warranty.
I have a KP89, KP93, and KP95, would it hurt to shoot this ammo in any of these guns??
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It says on the box "For use in carbines and submachine guns only, not for use in pistols"
I have heard that Ruger pistols will shoot this ammo with no problems and not voiding any implied warranty.
I have a KP89, KP93, and KP95, would it hurt to shoot this ammo in any of these guns??
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced Patriots to prevent its ruin." Samuel Adams
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posted August 07, 2002 05:09 AM
Can anyone explain to me the difference between these two cartridges? Is 9mm Carb ammo safe to fire in a pistol? Is 9mm Carb ammo loaded to higher pressures than regular 9mm Luger ammo (e.g. +P+ levels or higher)? I was told that 9mm Carb is loaded to the same pressures as 9mm Luger, but just has a stiffer/harder primer surface so as to prevent slam fires from occuring in UZIs and other carbines. So then, what is the real story on this ammo?
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[ August 08, 2002, 09:27 AM: Message edited by: Boomerang ]
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posted October 14, 2002 06:42 PM
The correct updated description for "9mm Carb" is 9mm Luger +P. 9mm Luger +P is loaded to higher pressure levels than standard 9mm Luger ammo. 9mm Luger +P can have pressure of up to 2550 KG/CM 2 while standard Luger can have pressure of up to only 2320 KG/CM 2. The 9mm Luger +P round is designed for use with 9mm Luger +P pistols and also for use in submachine guns. Therefore 9mm Luger +P should not be considered as safe for firing in every pistol. The primer for both the +P round and the standard Luger round can be identical.
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