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9mm Luger +P Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 9mm Luger +P with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal-ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended recipe. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

9mm Luger +P reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)38,500 psi
Nominal case capacity13.3 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.355 in (9.02 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Sierra 9mm 355 Caliber (.355) 125 gr JHP Sports Master
Powder
Accurate Nitro 100 NF
Charge
2.9 gr
Barrel
4 in

Muzzle velocity

925 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn-rate)

25,295 – 31,640 – 37,874 psi

nominal is 82% of the 38,500 psi maximum average pressure

Illustrative example — every figure here is an estimate and can be wrong. Always consult a current published loading manual, and never trust these numbers on their own.

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