Ammunition · 9x39
9x39mm PAB-9 gs
Against Every Armor Class
How PAB-9 performs against each armor class at full durability.
Handling: recoil +10% · accuracy -15% · light bleed +10% · heavy bleed +12%.
Guns Chambered in 9x39 (6)
Where to Buy
No trader sells this for cash right now.
Not on the flea market either: found in raid, bartered, or crafted only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAB-9 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #3 of 6 9x39 rounds by penetration (43 pen, tier B) with 62 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +10%, accuracy -15%, light bleed +10%, heavy bleed +12%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does PAB-9 penetrate?
With 43 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 3 and has a fighting chance against Class 4. 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 PAB-9?
No trader sells it for cash and it is not on the flea market, so it comes from raids, barters, or crafts.
