The Buffalo Bore 9×18 Makarov +P 95gr JHP Ammunition (Buffalo Bore part no. 34A20) was introduced after numerous customer requests for a higher-performance load for the millions of Makarov pistols in America. Buffalo Bore rates it at 1,125 fps and 267 ft. lbs., roughly 200 fps faster than normal 95-grain ball ammunition. It also uses flash suppressed powder, which keeps the shooter from being blinded by muzzle flash in low light.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 9x18mm Makarov +P, a higher-pressure loading than standard Makarov ammunition.
• The bullet weighs 95 grains, matching the weight of standard ball loads for the cartridge.
• The bullet is a jacketed hollow point, the expanding option Buffalo Bore chose for circumstances where expansion is an advantage.
• Rated muzzle velocity is 1,125 fps, about 200 fps faster than normal 95-grain ball ammunition.
• Rated muzzle energy is 267 ft. lbs.
• The load uses a flash suppressed powder, a low-light advantage the maker highlights.
• Each box holds 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a +P load? Yes. It is Buffalo Bore’s +P 9×18 Makarov loading, and the company notes that it saw no accelerated wear in its test pistols while adding that any +P ammunition will wear a pistol faster than weaker ammunition.

How fast does it shoot from real pistols? Buffalo Bore measured 1,150 fps from an East German Makarov and 1,192 fps from a CZ 82, both with 4-inch barrels.

Does Buffalo Bore recommend expanding bullets for this cartridge? Buffalo Bore says it is not a fan of expanding bullets in small defensive cartridges because expansion can limit penetration, but that there are circumstances where expanding ammunition is an advantage.

Buy the Buffalo Bore 9×18 Makarov +P 95gr JHP Ammunition, 20 Rounds

Makarov owners who wanted a real +P option now have one from a maker that publishes its velocities from stock pistols. Order it from Buffalo Bore’s selection of handgun ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.