9x21 Italiano cartridge necklace

• Chain length: 65 cm
• Cartridge length: 30 mm
• Casing length: 21 mm
• Casing material: Brass
• Bullet type: Full Metal Jacket

Our pendants are waterproof.

Stainless steel chain

About the 9×21 Italiano Cartridge

Development of the Cartridge

The 9×21 mm cartridge was created as a legal alternative to the 9×19 Parabellum in countries where civilians were prohibited from owning “military calibers.” Engineers extended the 9×19 case to 21.15 mm and seated the bullet deeper inside, preserving nearly identical overall dimensions while meeting local laws.

In the 1980s, Israel Military Industries (IMI) helped popularize the caliber by introducing it to the Italian market in pistols and the Uzi Defender. Its reliability and performance quickly made it the dominant civilian pistol caliber in Italy, and it remains widely used among sport shooters, particularly in IPSC competitions where rimless cartridges feed more reliably in double-stack magazines.

Ballistically, the 9×21 mirrors the performance of the classic 9×19 — offering manageable recoil, solid accuracy, and strong terminal performance in modern handguns.

About the Pendant

Who is this pendant for?

This necklace is ideal for fans of modern pistol calibers, IPSC shooters, collectors of unique ammunition types, or anyone who appreciates refined, compact cartridge jewelry. Its smaller dimensions give it a sleek, minimalist look while still embodying the unmistakable identity of a real pistol cartridge.

It pairs easily with casual or tactical clothing and makes an excellent everyday accessory for firearm enthusiasts, motorists, or anyone who prefers subtle ammunition-inspired style over massive calibers.

Compatible Firearms

Common firearms chambered in 9×21 include pistols from Beretta, Tanfoglio, CZ (Italian-market models), IMI, and various competition-oriented IPSC builds.

Construction and Care

The pendant’s loop is precision-turned from brass and pressed firmly into the casing at the primer pocket, ensuring complete waterproofing and superior durability compared to glued designs.

Brass components can be polished using a brass-care product such as Sidol. If the surface is toned, patinated, or coated, simply follow care suited to that specific treatment.

About Our Company

We are a Czech company specializing in handcrafted accessories made from authentic ammunition components. We work with military museums, historical sites, and reenactment groups in the Czech Republic and abroad. Wholesale options and custom laser engraving are available upon request.