For those who are going to purchase traumatic weapons, the question of how to choose the right ammunition for your pistol becomes very relevant. Before choosing the necessary cartridges, you need to decide for what purposes they will be used. Today, there are a large number of different brands of ammunition on the arms counters, among which traumatic cartridges of 9 mm RA are especially popular. Many users have the opinion that traumatic cartridges with more energy are better. This is true, but for the successful and safe operation of weapons, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the characteristics that powerful 9 mm traumatic cartridges have.
Why do you need to know the muzzle energy of ammunition?
Information about the characteristics of the ammunition is necessary so that the buyer can figure out what kind of injury to acquire. These pistols, being non-combat,may pose a threat to the he alth and life of the owner and others. Ammunition is considered weak, but at the same time dangerous, the muzzle energy of which does not exceed 60 J. Such a cartridge, after hitting a person, poses a threat to vital organs if there are no solid obstacles in the soft tissue in the path of the bullet, such as bones, - when it hits the bullet stops. In the worst case, it is able to break through the barrier, but at the same time completely loses its energy and gets stuck in soft tissue. For those who decide to acquire a more serious traumatic weapon, it is better to opt for ammunition with a muzzle energy of at least 80 J.
What muzzle energy is legal?
Citizens for the use of traumatic weapons for self-defense or entertainment have the right to use only those models whose muzzle energy does not exceed 91 J. Such pistols are also called civilian. For service injuries, the energy of 150 J is considered permissible, which is possessed by reinforced traumatic cartridges of 9 mm.
Features of non-lethal cartridges
Traumatic cartridges are products equipped with a rubber bullet, a bimetallic, brass or steel sleeve, as well as an igniter primer. In the manufacturing process of non-lethal cartridges, primers of two types are used:
- Berdan primer is used in domestic cartridge cases. Equipped with two ignition holes in the sleeve. It is characterized by resistance to punctures. The disadvantage is that the burnt composition of the Berdan primer is capable of rusting the weapon.
- Boxer primer used in cases imported from abroad. The product is equipped with one central ignition hole in the sleeve. The advantage of the primer is that it does not rust the weapon. The disadvantage is a strong susceptibility to accidental pinholes.
The most common trauma ammunition
Today, in the arms markets, especially for traumatic pistols, there is a wide variety of cartridges from such well-known manufacturers as KSPZ, Tekhkrim, AKBS, KHZ, refinery. Traumatic cartridges 9 mm RA are especially popular among consumers.
For their use, the most massive examples of traumatic injuries have been created. Among them are "Makarychi" and MP-79-9TM, assembled only for this ammunition.
Where can the 9 mm traumatic cartridge be used?
This ammunition is equipped with a very light bullet. Its weight is 1 gram. This makes it possible to use the 9 mm traumatic cartridge for recreational shooting. For effective self-defense, the weight of the bullet will not be enough, since after the shot it intensively loses its energy. As a result, at a distance of 8 meters, hitting the body of an attacker will not cause him any harm. In winter, the lethality of a bullet is significantly reduced due to warm clothing. Ammunition with a muzzle energy of 30 J has this property. A 9 mm traumatic cartridge with 50 J can be used for self-defense. His energy is enough to defeatan attacker dressed in light clothing. According to user reviews, when using a traumatic 9 mm RA cartridge of one manufacturer or another, you must always be prepared for the fact that you will have to shoot more than once to neutralize the enemy. The distance to the target is also one of the factors that must be taken into account when using 9 mm PA traumatic cartridges. 150 J and above - non-lethal cartridges that are legally equated with firearms ammunition.
New traumatic cartridge “Owl” 9 mm
Ammunition is a capsular sleeve containing a powder charge and a ball. In the production of these cartridges, rolling is used, with the help of which the sleeve and the ball are connected. After testing the ammunition, it turned out that in one batch several cartridges can be rolled in different ways. However, as it turned out, this does not affect the quality of shooting. Traumatic cartridge “Sova-P” 9 mm is used in traumatic caliber 9 mm.
Bullet characteristics
- Brass is used for the production of sleeves. The metal is yellow and not magnetic.
- The bullet function is performed by a black rubber ball. It is spherical and has medium hardness.
- The ball diameter is 8.38mm.
- The bullet weighs 0.60 grams.
- Uses smokeless powder as a charge.
- The bullet is capable of a speed of 524 m/s.
Cartridge Description
- Powder charge weighs 0.18 g.stability. There may be minor deviations of 0.005 g. Due to this, the automation of the traumatic pistol functions stably. This situation is observed even in models equipped with heavy shutters and two return springs.
- The weight of the cartridge is 4.9 grams.
- The sleeve is edgeless. The product contains an annular groove with a diameter of 8.15 mm.
- The total length of the traumatic cartridge is 22.58 mm.
- Mandatory presence of marking “Owl-P” 9 mm.
Traumatic ammunition from PKP AKBS LLC
Today, the leading place in the production of traumatic cartridges in the arms market was taken by the company AKBS. A feature of the work of this manufacturer is that the company is engaged in the assembly of cartridges, the sleeves for which are purchased through foreign companies. This is due to the fact that AKBS has not established its own sleeve production. Today, in the line of cartridges manufactured by this company, there is a large assortment of traumatic products.
Ammunition “Standard”
Since 2007, PKP AKBS LLC has been producing traumatic cartridges “50 J”. Now this product has a different name. In specialized stores, these ammunition can be found under the name “Standard”. They are suitable for use by all “rubber guns”. Cases imported from abroad are of two types: steel and brass. The cartridge is equipped with a bullet, which can be black or red.
Products of traumatic action “Magnum”
This ammunition is intended for firing from INNA pistols. You can also use cartridges in other similar modern models. For MP-78-9T (TM) and outdated so-called rubber guns "Magnum" is contraindicated.
The cartridges are assembled using foreign imported cases, which, just like in “Standard” ammunition, can be brass and steel. The bullet usually has a characteristic gray-silver color, which is achieved after applying a special graphite coating. In addition to gray, Magnum bullets come in black, red and brown. 1 gram - the weight of the rubber balls that are equipped with these traumatic cartridges. “AKBS 9 mm” is necessarily indicated when marking, applied to the bottom of the sleeves. The cartridges do not have any designations regarding the muzzle energy when fired. By testing these ammunition, it was found that their power corresponds to similar products with a muzzle energy of 80 J. According to user reviews, the Magnum is undesirable for intensive use: these cartridges are not recommended for training shooting. At the same time, they are very effective for self-defense. Comparing traumatic cartridges "Magnum" with such products from KSPZ as "Slaughter", consumers highly appreciated the steel sleeve of the battery.
“Sport”
In 2009, PKP AKBS LLC launched the production of a new series of traumatic munitions, which entered the line and expanded the range of similar products. Traumatics owners know the new cartridges as"Sports". The peculiarity of the production of these ammunition lies in the optimal selection of the powder canopy and in the corner, under which the steel or brass imported sleeve is rolled. Since 2009, the rubber ball that acts as a bullet has weighed 0.7 grams. Since 2011, his weight has increased to 1 gram.
This series of cartridges is characterized by excellent accuracy. The disadvantage is the reduced power. In this regard, traumatic cartridges "Sports" are ideal for practice shooting.
Products from KSPZ
The market for traumatic weapons has a wide range of different models of pistols. One of the popular ammunition manufacturing companies among consumers is the KSPZ company. Since 2007, the cartridges of traumatic impact 9 mm R. A. equipped with bimetallic sleeves containing copper. Due to this, the products are characterized by increased plasticity. The disadvantage in these sleeves is considered to be a decrease in strength. Two types of cartridges are intended for cartridges from KSPZ:
- “Killer 50 J”. The bullet is red and weighs 0.7 grams. The cost of these cartridges is low compared to competing similar products from other manufacturers. This attracts consumers to use the "Killer 50 J" for practice shooting. Ammunition is marked, like all the rest. On the bottom there must be badges: “KSPZ”, “9 mm R. A.”. In addition, the year of manufacture of the product is indicated on the sleeve with two digits.
- “Killing + 80 J”. These ammunition began to be produced in 2009. BulletAvailable in two colors: white and red. The sleeve is also bimetallic with a high copper content. During firing, ruptures of the sleeve and difficulties with its further extraction from the chamber are possible. According to user reviews, jamming of “injuries” often occurs. Cartridges are marked in the same way as “Lethal 50 J”.
How to protect yourself from buying uncertified products?
Inexperienced owners of traumatic weapons over time have thoughts of purchasing powerful ammunition to increase the effectiveness of shooting.
Under the current legislation of the CIS countries, it is prohibited to manufacture and distribute 9 mm traumatic cartridges without a license.
It is not recommended to purchase counterfeit unlicensed products, as such cartridges may contain insufficiently powerful cartridges at best. This can cause the bullet to get stuck in the bore and delay it. At worst, cartridges that are too reinforced due to the powder charge can destroy the barrel and even the gun itself during firing from injuries. This is important to consider for owners of fragile zinc-aluminum traumatic models, since the destruction of the barrel can also injure the shooter himself.
Often, dishonest sellers buy ammunition that is sold as cartridges intended for security forces. Such traumatic cartridges 9 mm R. A. does not exist. This product can only beofficially certified. These are “Fort-T”, “AE9”, “PND-9P”, “Teren-3F” and “Teren-3FP”.
The most powerful 9 mm traumatic cartridges are sold to an uninformed buyer as a non-certificate. Such ammunition is made in an artisanal way from an encapsulated sleeve of a blank or noise cartridge. Under the guise of a “German exclusive”, such a product enters the arms counters. The fact that the ammunition is illegal can be verified by looking at the markings located on the bottom of the cartridge case. Mostly there is an inscription: Blank (English - “empty, blank”) or Knall (German - “click”). Particular attention should be paid to how the rubber bullet case is rolled. Cartridges containing these markings cannot initially be traumatic, and it is illegal for them to carry a rubber bullet.
