Hunt & Live
Handgun 147 grain

9mm Luger Ballistics

BC: 0 · self-defense, target, plinking

Key Performance Data

975fps
Muzzle Velocity
310ft-lbs
Muzzle Energy
0BC
Ballistic Coefficient
0"@ 200yds
Bullet Drop

Velocity & Energy at Distance

Muzzle
975 fps
100 yds
899 fps
200 yds
0 fps
Muzzle
310 ft-lbs
100 yds
264 ft-lbs
200 yds
0 ft-lbs

9mm Luger Overview

The9mm Lugeris a handgun cartridge firing a 147 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of . At the muzzle, it produces 975 fps velocity and 310 ft-lbs of energy.

Ballistics Table

DistanceVelocity (fps)Energy (ft-lbs)Bullet Drop (in)
Muzzle9753100.0
100 yards89926412.7
200 yards

Performance Analysis

With a muzzle velocity of975 fpsand muzzle energy of310 ft-lbs, the 9mm Luger is best suited for small game and target shooting.

The ballistic coefficient of **** is typical for this class of cartridge.

Suitable Applications

This cartridge is commonly used for: self-defense, target, plinking.

Velocity Retention

From muzzle to 200 yards, the 9mm Luger retains 0.0% of its initial velocity and 0.0% of its muzzle energy.

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