{"id":229114,"date":"2022-06-17T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=229114"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:18:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:18:40","slug":"30-super-carry-vs-9mm-ammo-face-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/30-super-carry-vs-9mm-ammo-face-off\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Super Carry vs 9mm | Ammo Face Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not often an entirely new handgun cartridge comes along, so it\u2019s no wonder the 30 Super Carry got so much attention when Federal Premium launched it in January 2022<\/a>. In stark contrast to the young age of 30 Super Carry is the 9x19mm Parabellum, designed by Georg Luger in 1901. That\u2019s quite the age gap. Is the 30 Super Carry a legitimately competitive force for the long-standing 9mm? 30 super carry vs 9mm: Let\u2019s take a look at how the two cartridges stack up.<\/p>\n

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An advertisement from Federal Premium for 30 Super Carry<\/a>. (Photo credit: Federal Premium)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is 30 Super Carry?<\/h2>\n

The 30 Super Carry is a rimless, centerfire handgun cartridge that was officially introduced by Federal Premium in early 2022. The respected ammo maker created the 30 Super Carry as a defense ammo option<\/a> to allow for greater velocity and reduced overall size, which means higher capacity capabilities.<\/p>\n

Federal\u2019s Handgun Ammunition Product Director Mike Holm made the following statement when the cartridge hit the market:<\/p>\n

The self-defense market is a driving force behind new gun ownership. When considering what the market is looking for when it comes to self-defense, they have told use that concealability, comfort in carrying and ability to shoot, 9mm performance, and the ability to carry more rounds. There is a lot here, and that is what drove the development of 30 Super Carry.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And, of course, the ammo manufacturer bills the 30 Super Carry as what just might be the best thing ever:<\/p>\n

With a higher capacity and smaller frame size than the 9mm but with similar muzzle blast, recoil, and terminal performance, 30 Super Carry offers a decided advantage.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is 9mm?<\/h2>\n
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9x19mm Parabellum has been around for more than 100 years. (Photo credit: ammobypistolpete.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Really, 9mm needs no introduction. It was designed in 1901 in response to a request by the Austrian military for a better handgun option for service guns, and the rest is gun history. 9mm is a cartridge that\u2019s gone through a lot of changing<\/a> times and advances in technology, so the 9mm of today is definitely a better performer than when it was first developed.<\/p>\n

For comparison\u2019s sake\u2014and because it\u2019s impossible to find Georg Luger for a quote about 9mm\u2014check out what Federal Premium has said about 9mm. In 2018, the company announced its new Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm 135 grain JHP. The ammo line itself was not new, having been introduced in 1989, but it had been improved.<\/p>\n

Larry Head, who was Federal Premium\u2019s Director and Chief Engineer of Handgun Ammunition at that time, made the following comments about the defensive load:<\/p>\n

FBI performance requirements and protocol testing have evolved over time. One of the most notable changes has been the desire for deeper-penetrating rounds and more consistency in penetration depths through all intermediate barriers. Hydra-Shok Deep offers consumers a round that results in consistent, reliable performance through typical defensive barriers and penetrates to the depth deemed optimum by the leading law-enforcement agency in the United States.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Although 9mm has been around for more than a century, advances in ballistics and technology in general mean there are constant improvements to existing loads (not to mention brand new loads being designed).<\/p>\n

Super Carry vs 9mm\u2014Are they different sizes?<\/h2>\n

There are slight differences in the dimensions of the 30 Super Carry and the 9mm. However, the 30 Super Carry is not yet a SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer\u2019s Institute) recognized cartridge, and that means there isn\u2019t nearly as much information available about its specifications. Here\u2019s what we know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cartridge<\/td>\n30 Super Carry<\/td>\n9x19mm Parabellum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Designer<\/td>\nFederal Premium<\/td>\nGeorg Luger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year Invented<\/td>\n2021<\/td>\n1901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Country of Origin<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\nAustria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Produced In<\/td>\n2022-Present<\/td>\n1901-Present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Type<\/td>\nRimless, Tapered<\/td>\nRimless, Tapered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Length<\/td>\n0.827 inches<\/td>\n0.754 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet Diameter<\/td>\n0.313 inches<\/td>\n0.355 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Diameter<\/td>\n0.345 inches<\/td>\n0.392 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall Length<\/td>\n1.169 inches<\/td>\n1.169 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Pressure<\/td>\n45,000 psi (Not yet SAAMI)<\/td>\n35,000 psi (SAAMI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Basic dimensions of the 30 Super Carry. (Photo credit: Field and Stream)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The dimensions of the 9x19mm Parabellum\/Luger. (Photo credit: Ericnestor.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the comparison chart shows, 30 Super Carry is a bit slimmer than 9mm. Here\u2019s the takeaway:<\/p>\n