9 x 18 (Ultra)
Reloading data for 9 x 18 (Ultra) cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.
Product number: CID_1230
Load data for caliber "9 x 18 (Ultra)"
The 9x18 (Ultra) cartridge has been around for more than 70 years and is still used today by shooters all around the world. It was originally designed for use in the Soviet Makarov PM semi-automatic pistol but is now also used in a variety of other firearms, such as CZ pistols and certain Sig Sauer models.The 9x18 Ultra has an overall length of 18.5 mm and is a rimless, semi-rimmed case measuring 188 mm long. It has a bullet weight of 7 grams and fires at pressures up to 30,000 PSI. This makes it an incredibly powerful round that produces more energy than other popular calibers like 9mm Luger and .380 ACP.
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Technical Specifications (based on the respective safety standard - see more details in tab 'Datasheet' if available)
| Caliber: | 9 x 18 (Ultra) |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Type: | Pistol/Revolver |
| Bullet Diameter: | 0.355 '' | 9.02 mm |
| Primer Size: | Small Pistol (SP) |
| Max. Case Length (l3): | 0.7'' | 17.91 mm |
| Max .Cartridge Length / OAL: | 1'' | 25.5 mm |
| Maximum Standardized Pressure: | 26107.2 psi | 1800 bar |
C.I.P.
The Commission internationale permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives ("Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms" – commonly abbreviated as C.I.P.) is an international organisation which sets standards for safety testing of firearms. (The word portatives ("portable") in the name refers to the fact the C.I.P. tests small arms almost exclusively; it is ordinarily omitted from the English translation of the name.) As of 2015, its members are the national governments of 14 countries, of which 11 are European Union member states. The C.I.P. safeguards that all firearms and ammunition sold to civilian purchasers in member states are safe for the users.
To achieve this, all such firearms are first proof tested at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses. The same applies for cartridges; at regular intervals, cartridges are tested against the C.I.P. pressure specifications at the ammunition manufacturing plants and at C.I.P. accredited Proof Houses.