Competition load data

9mm 142gr

CZ Shadow II chronograph series for 142gr zinc FMJ FN. BA 9.5 charge, velocity, and power factor. Updated when we publish new strings.

Updated 2026-09-18

Power factor

PF

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Firearm
CZ Shadow II
Barrel
4.89 in
Cartridge
9mm Luger
Bullet
142gr ZMJ-FN
Primer
Small pistol
Case
Vantage Research 9mm
Recoil spring
13 lb

Velocity vs charge

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Charge (gr) Velocity (fps) PF
4.101042.7148.1
4.001026.6145.8
3.901005.5142.8
3.80992.1140.9
3.70971.5138.0
3.60956.3135.8
3.50932.1132.4
3.40916.9130.2
3.30883.3125.4
3.20865.5122.9
3.10829.0117.7
3.00821.6116.7

Same bullet

Shoot it, or load it

These strings were shot in a CZ Shadow II with a 4.89 inch barrel. The bullet is a 142 grain zinc FMJ flat nose. Our loaded 142s target a 129 power factor (910 fps). BA 9.5 is a strong candidate if you load your own with this bullet. This is chronograph data from that gun, not a recipe to copy out of context.