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The 9×23mm Largo (9mm Largo, 9mm Bergmann–Bayard, 9mm Bayard Long) centerfire pistol cartridge was developed in 1901 for the Bergmann Mars pistol.
4 maj 2024 · 9mm Largo ammo, also known as 9mm Bergmann-Bayard, is a type of ammunition commonly used in pistols and submachine guns. It’s slightly longer than the standard 9mm Parabellum round, and is known for its higher velocity and performance.
2 maj 2023 · About 1912, Spain adopted the German-developed 9mm Bergmann-Bayard cartridge, calling it the “9mm Largo,” meaning “large” or “long.” The cartridge was used extensively in pistols, sub-machine guns, and even a bolt-action carbine.
16 sty 2024 · The 9mm Largo ammunition, also known as 9x23mm, is a versatile round with a rich history and a wide range of applications. Originating in Spain in the early 1900s, this round has been used in military handguns, submachine guns, and even civilian firearms.
In its original form, the 9mm Largo is about as powerful as a standard 9mm NATO loading. Most common were 124-grain bullets, but some loads used bullets as heavy as 134 grains. I am content to load the 9mm Largo in the 9mm Luger +P+ or low end .38 Super class.
The 9×23mm Largo (9mm Largo, 9mm Bergmann-Bayard, 9mm Bayard Long) centerfire pistol cartridge was developed in 1901 for the Bergmann Mars pistol. The round was considered powerful for the day, producing a muzzle energy of between 330 and 430 ft·lb f (450 and 580 J) depending on the loading.
The 9mm Largo is the Spanish version of the 9mm Bergmann-Bayard cartridge that was adopted by them as a military side-arm in 1905 for use in the M1903 Bergmann-Mars Pistol. It is not a separate cartridge and is listed here only for interest’s sake, as the main discussion will be under the 9mm Bergmann-Bayard.
