
The 9x21mm cartridge, also known as the 9x21mm IMI (Israel Military Industries), was developed in the 1980s as a way to provide a similar ballistic performance to the 9x19mm Parabellum while complying with restrictions in certain countries that prohibited civilian use of military cartridges. The cartridge is typically used in certain European countries with these restrictions.
The 9x21mm IMI features a bullet diameter of 9.01mm, a case length of 21.15mm, and generally uses a standard pressure of around 35,000 psi. It is popular for self-defense, sport shooting, and law enforcement purposes, particularly in Italy and Mexico.
Firearms chambered for the 9x21mm include pistols originally designed for the 9x19mm caliber but modified to accept the longer cartridge, such as modified versions of the Beretta 92 and the Tanfoglio T95.
The 9x21 cartridge is favored for its reliable stopping power, accuracy, and manageable recoil, making it suitable for defensive use and competitive shooting disciplines.
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| Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
| 91891 (3-Die set) |
| Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
| Lee Loader |
| Single Dies |
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| Full-Length Sizing Die |
| Steel Sizing Die |
| 91620 |
| Charging Die |
| Precision Bullet Seating Die |
| 92492 |
| Seating Die |
| 92492 |
| Factory Crimp Die |
| Taper Crimp Die |
| Die Accessories |
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| Micrometer Adjuster |
| 92150 92268 (with case) |
| Case Conditioning Tools |
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| Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
| 90493 |
| Quick Trim Die |
| Presses |
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| Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
| 90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
| Hand Press (50 RPH) |
| Breech Lock Hand Presses |
| Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
| 90588 (Challenger III) 90050 (50th Anniversary Challenger Kit) 90030 (Challenger Kit) |
| Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
| 90998 (CLASSIC CAST PRESS) |
| Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
| 90932 (4-hole Turret Press with Auto Index) |
| Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
| 90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
| Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
| 91910 (5 Station Ultimate Turret Press) 92097 (6 Station Ultimate Turret Press) |
| Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
| PRO 1000 |
| Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
| 90900 (Pro 4000 Press Only) |
| Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
| 91823 (Six Pack Pro Reloading Press) |
| Shell Plates and Holders |
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| Priming Tool Shell Holder |
| 90023 (#19) |
| Universal Press Shell Holder |
| 90004 (R19) |
| X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
| 91552 (#19) |
| Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
| 90669 (Pro 1000 Shell Plate #19) |
| Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
| 90944 (Pro 4000 Shell Plate 19) |
| Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
| 91851 (19S) |
| Inline Bullet Feed |
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| Inline Bullet Feed Die |
| 91995 (35CAL) |
| Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
| 92007 (35CAL) |
| Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
| 92015 (Medium Inline Bullet Magazine) |
| Bullet Casting |
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| Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
| Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
| Bullet Molds |