Buffalo Bore’s Personal Defense 9×18 Makarov +P (load no. 34A20) loads a 95-grain jacketed hollow point that runs 20 grains heavier and roughly 100 feet per second faster than standard-pressure 9x18mm ammunition, giving Makarov-pattern pistol owners a genuine step up in defensive performance. Buffalo Bore built this +P load specifically because factory 9x18mm ammunition has long been considered underpowered for personal protection, and this round closes that gap. The jacketed hollow point is tuned to expand at the increased velocity, converting the extra speed into a wider, more effective wound channel. For owners of Makarov, CZ-82, and other 9×18-chambered pistols shopping handgun ammunition, this load turns a historically light caliber into a credible defensive option.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9x18mm Makarov, loaded here to a genuine +P specification.
• The bullet weighs 95 grains, about 20 grains heavier than standard 9x18mm loads.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point, built to expand and open a wider wound channel.
• Velocity runs roughly 100 feet per second faster than standard-pressure 9x18mm ammunition.
• The heavier, faster bullet is designed to expand more reliably, addressing 9x18mm’s reputation as underpowered for defense.
• Per-round cost runs about $1.55, reasonable pricing for a dedicated +P defensive load.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for this line.
• Boxes pack into 12-box cases, letting dedicated shooters stock up in one order.
• Case material is brass, giving dependable extraction in Makarov-pattern pistols.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much hotter is this than standard 9x18mm ammo? About 20 grains heavier and 100 feet per second faster, a real step up from standard-pressure loads.

Does the hollow point expand at 9x18mm velocities? Yes, Buffalo Bore tunes the bullet to open reliably at the increased +P velocity this load generates.

Why choose a +P load for 9x18mm? Standard 9x18mm ammunition is often considered light for personal defense, and this +P loading is built to close that performance gap.

Buy Buffalo Bore 9×18 Makarov +P Ammo

A Makarov-pattern pistol deserves defensive ammunition that does not leave performance on the table, and this +P load delivers real velocity gains over standard fare. Carry it knowing the extra speed is built to translate into real stopping power. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.