PC9 Carbine ballistics?

[Terry Wolf]

How much better would the 9mm cartridge perform in this little carbine (accuracy, velocity, energy) than the same round would perform in a typical 4" barrel pistol?

Comparisons at the muzzle, 50 yards and 100 yards would be helpful to me. Naturally, these numbers are readily available from ballistic tables as a handgun load but I cannot find performance data for the 9 x 19 round fired in the longer barrel.

Thanks Millions!

[BOBK48]

Terry,
There was a thread on AR15.com awhile back concerning 9mm carbines. Someone had tested 3 carbine, the Ruger was one of them and several pistol. The velocity gain was not so great on some 9mm they gained. 100-150 ft per sec. All the powder is burned up way before the round even reaches the muzzle.

I consider a 9mm carbine as a close range weapon. While you can hit at 50 or 100 yards and the accuracy would probably be pretty good with the Ruger.

I have a 9mm AR and use it as a range gun. Mostly indoors and under 50ft. If I find the thread from Ar15.com I post it here.

[BOBK48]

Terry,
Take a look at this. The 2nd page has the velocity comparisons.

www.AboutGuns.net/reviews/trescaballeros.html

Enjoy!!!!

[Razor]

Thanks for that link!

[Terry Wolf]

Hi Bob:

I really appreciate your prompt and informative reply--a great example of the value of these forums.

The best to you and yours as the holiday season approaches.

--Terry