| Warning! Notes: The 9mm Bayard has never been manufactured in the United States. Pistols in this chambering are mostly military surplus, which were imported and sold after World War II. The cartridge is quite similar to the 38 Automatic, but longer. The Astra Model 400 is designed for the 9mm Bayard and will handle the 38 Automatic without any adjustment, but most other pistols will not. It is a potent round and makes a good field cartridge if loaded with hunting-type bullets. Bullet diameter is 0.355 inch and any 9mm Luger bullet can be used, cast or jacketed. Standard loads for the 9mm Luger or the 38 Colt Automatic will work fine in these pistols. (Cartridges of the World 9th Edition) |
