Best 9x19mm Parabellum Ammo
The best 9x19mm Parabellum round in Escape from Tarkov is 9x19mm PBP gzh, with 39 penetration power and 44 damage — effective against class 3 armor. All 9 9x19mm Parabellum rounds are compared below.
Ranked by penetration power first, then damage. Effectiveness bands compare published penetration power against armour class thresholds; they are a guide, not a simulation of in-game hit rolls. Prices observed 2026-08-15 07:00 UTC.
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| Round | Pen | Damage | Armor dmg | Frag | Max class | Cost/round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9x19mm PBP gzh | 39 | 44 | 55 | — | 3 | — |
| 9x19mm AP 6.3 | 30 | 52 | 48 | — | 3 | — |
| 9x19mm Pst gzh | 20 | 54 | 33 | — | 2 | — |
| 9x19mm FMJ M882 | 18 | 56 | 35 | — | — | — |
| 9x19mm Green Tracer | 14 | 58 | 33 | — | — | — |
| 9x19mm Luger CCI | 10 | 70 | 38 | — | — | — |
| 9x19mm QuakeMaker | 8 | 85 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 9x19mm PSO gzh | 10 | 59 | 32 | — | — | — |
| 9x19mm RIP | 2 | 102 | 11 | — | — | — |