.30 Super Carry cartridge

Also known as

30 Super Carry
.30 Super Carry
30SC

The .30 Super Carry cartridge is a U.S.-origin semi-automatic pistol round introduced by Federal Premium in 2022. Federal describes it as a compact .312-inch projectile cartridge designed to increase handgun magazine capacity compared with 9mm Luger, and current Federal loads include American Eagle FMJ and Personal Defense Punch JHP offerings.

.30 Super Carry cartridge, Semi-automatic pistol cartridge, Munitions

Image source: 30 Super Carry | Federal Premium

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Federal Premium Ammunition
Type: Semi-automatic pistol cartridge
Service note: Introduced in 2022; current commercial production
Unit cost: $25.99 per 50-round box (American Eagle) and $30.99 per 20-round box (Personal Defense Punch)
Produced: 2022-present

ammunition cartridge handgun small arms

Specifications

Projectile diameter: .312 inch (7.92 mm)
Case length: 0.8270 inch
Overall length: 1.1076 inch
Maximum average pressure: 52,000 psi
Example FMJ load: 100-grain Full Metal Jacket, 1,250 fps
Example JHP load: 103-grain Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,130 fps

Variants

American Eagle FMJ
Personal Defense Punch JHP

Compatible Handguns

Federal says handguns chambered in 30 Super Carry are available from several major manufacturers.

Compatible item

Item type

Compatibility evidence

Handgun/pistol, Handheld small arm / sidearm, Infantry Weapons

Handgun and pistol platform

Federal says handguns chambered in 30 Super Carry are available from Avidity Arms, Nighthawk Custom, and Smith & Wesson.

Sources: 30 Super Carry | Federal Premium

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Commercial handgun ammunition for compact concealed-carry pistols.

Media

.30 Super Carry cartridge Videos

Federal 30 Super Carry | Redefining Protection

.30 Super Carry cartridge Images

.30 Super Carry cartridge, Semi-automatic pistol cartridge, Munitions - view 1 — Source: 30 Super Carry | Federal Premium

.30 Super Carry cartridge, Semi-automatic pistol cartridge, Munitions - view 2 — Source: 30 Super Carry | Federal Premium

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Sources

30 Super Carry | Federal PremiumPublisher: Federal Premium | Note: Supports the cartridge's 2022 introduction, .312-inch projectile diameter, handgun-capacity positioning, and image provenance for the Federal 30 Super Carry hero artwork. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 American Eagle Handgun, 30 Super Carry, 100 Grain, Full Metal Jacket, 1250 fps | Federal PremiumPublisher: Federal Premium | Note: Supports the 100-grain FMJ example load, 1,250 fps velocity, 50-round package quantity, current retail price, and image provenance for the American Eagle 30 Super Carry product imagery. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Personal Defense Punch, 30 Super Carry, 103 Grain, Jacketed Hollow Point, 1130 fps | Federal PremiumPublisher: Federal Premium | Note: Supports the 103-grain JHP example load, 1,130 fps velocity, 20-round package quantity, current retail price, and image provenance for the Personal Defense Punch 30 Super Carry product imagery. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Public Introduction: 30 Super Carry | SAAMIPublisher: SAAMI | Note: Supports the 30 Super Carry public introduction data, including the standard case length, overall length, maximum average pressure, and reference velocity and projectile-weight figures. | Accessed: 2026-06-27