Originally Posted by
Captain O
What "pistol cartridge" operates at 38,500 psi? The 9 x 23 does, but it was introduced in 1992. The .30 Carbine is not a pistol/revolver cartridge. Every time it is fired in either a pistol or revolver there is a large muzzle blast and fireball. This is caused by unburned propellant, resulting in a substantial power loss.
Let's end the erroneous assertion that "the .30 Carbine is a pistol cartridge" here and now. It is not now, nor has ever been a "pistol cartridge".
Thank you.