Chrono results for 9mm PSA 16" upper with Taccom compensator using commercially available ammunition. Average FPS calculated from two sets of 5 round tests.
Ammo | Grains | Avg FPS | Power Factor | Muzzle Energy (ft/lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Stand 1 Armory Chubbies -P | 147 | 1103 | 162 | 397 |
Delta Precision (reload) | 147 | 1237 | 182 | 500 |
Winchester White Box | 115 | 1471 | 169 | 553 |
LAX Ammo reload | 124 | 1520 | 189 | 637 |
It's interesting to note that 9mm Tulammo 115 grn has a FPS of 1150 from a 5" barrel, which comes out to a 133 power factor. Based on an estimate that a 16" barrel will add 250 FPS to the velocity, 9mm 115 grn Tulammo at 1400 FPS would have a 161 power factor and muzzle energy of 500 ft/lbs.