Description
Steinel’s 9mm Glisenti 124-grain FMJ is a purpose-built, low-pressure load designed specifically for collectors and shooters of early 20th-century Italian sidearms. Whether you’re preserving an original Beretta M1915, Brixia, or Glisenti Model 1910, this ammunition delivers safe and consistent performance in a cartridge that’s as misunderstood as it is historic.
At a glance, 9mm Glisenti appears identical to 9mm Luger, but it’s loaded to significantly lower pressures. Using standard 9mm Luger in a Glisenti pistol is dangerous and can cause catastrophic failure. Steinel’s carefully engineered load respects these pressure limits, making it a trusted option for historically accurate shooting.
Originally adopted in the early 1900s, the 9mm Glisenti was Italy’s military pistol cartridge through both World Wars, issued in a variety of handguns and submachine guns. It remained in limited service well into the postwar years before being fully phased out. Today, it’s a niche caliber treasured by collectors and C&R enthusiasts who appreciate its role in early semi-automatic pistol design.
Steinel’s 124gr full metal jacket bullet provides smooth cycling and reduced fouling, perfect for range use. Non-corrosive and Boxer-primed, this ammo is also reloadable—offering value to shooters and handloaders working with rare firearms that still deserve a day at the range.
If you’ve got a Glisenti that’s been sitting idle, this is your green light to bring it back to life—with ammo built specifically for its unique needs.
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