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Ammunition · 9x18 PM
9x18mm PM PBM gzh
Damage
40
Penetration
28 (Tier C)
Armor Damage
30%
Fragmentation
16%
Velocity
519 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽165 (Prapor)
Against Every Armor Class
How PBM performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Effective
Class 2
Contested
Class 3
Poor
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +4%.
Guns Chambered in 9x18 PM (7)
Where to Buy
Prapor (LL1)₽165
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PBM good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #1 of 14 9x18 PM rounds by penetration (28 pen, tier C) with 40 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +4%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does PBM penetrate?
With 28 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 1 and has a fighting chance against Class 2. As a rule of thumb, a round needs about 10 more penetration than an armor's class x 10 to punch through consistently; the class-by-class chart on this page shows each matchup.
Where can you buy PBM?
Prapor sells it at loyalty level 1 for about ₽165 per round.
