SAAMI has released its updated centerfire pistol and revolver standards

[John from MD]

SAAMI Releases Update of Ammunition Standards for Centerfire Pistol and Revolver​

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 update to American National Standard SAAMI Z299.3-2022, Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Velocity and Pressure of Centerfire Pistol and Revolver Sporting Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers. SAAMI is an accredited standards developer recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The 2022 American National Standard SAAMI Z299.3-2022 update details ammunition performance guidelines, test equipment and procedures, and provides the dimensional guidelines for ammunition cartridges and firearm chambers. The publication of these standards is a primary part of SAAMI’s mission to establish and maintain standards to ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI American National Standards are periodically updated to ensure they remain current with developments in the industry and to capture new cartridge designs introduced by its member companies. Following development by SAAMI member companies, the standard is reviewed by independent manufacturers, government agencies, testing laboratories, users and outside experts. The 2022 standard update, along with the three other ammunition standards published by SAAMI, are available without charge to the public on SAAMI’s website here https://saami.org/technical-information/ansi-saami-standards/.​

 

[Archeryrob]

Thanks

 

[Sticky]

Ditto that!