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Ammunition · 9x18 PM
9x18mm PMM PstM gzh
Damage
58
Penetration
24 (Tier D)
Armor Damage
33%
Fragmentation
17%
Velocity
420 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽157 (Prapor)
Against Every Armor Class
How PstM 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 +5%.
Guns Chambered in 9x18 PM (7)
Where to Buy
Prapor (LL1)₽157
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PstM good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #2 of 14 9x18 PM rounds by penetration (24 pen, tier D) with 58 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +5%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does PstM penetrate?
With 24 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 PstM?
Prapor sells it at loyalty level 1 for about ₽157 per round.
