Blank cartridges for starter pistols and revolvers, used for self-defense demonstration, gun dog training and driven hunt signals. This range covers 9 mm, 8 mm and 4 mm Flobert calibers from Perfecta Titan, Walther, Fiocchi and SB.
Blank cartridges carry no bullet, only powder for sound and flash, so they are safe for demonstration shots, dog training and driven hunt signals. This selection covers 9 mm, 8 mm and 4 mm Flobert calibers from Perfecta Titan, Walther, Fiocchi and SB.
A blank cartridge is an empty case loaded with powder, no bullet, no pellet, made for starter pistols, revolvers and signal guns. It produces sound, smoke and flame but sends nothing down the barrel. Hunters use it for three things: showing a self-defense weapon works, training a gun dog to accept the sound of a shot, and signaling the start or end of a driven hunt.
The range covers four main calibers, each matched to a different gun. Before you buy, check which caliber your starter pistol or revolver takes, since the calibers are not interchangeable.
The most common caliber for starter pistols. Perfecta Titan and Walther both supply 9 mm blanks that fit the widely owned self-defense models. They give a loud, sharp crack that carries well across open ground, useful for both training and signaling.
This caliber is common in revolver-style starter guns with a cup closure crimp. Walther and Fiocchi 8 mm blanks in this range suit those models and give a deeper, heavier report than 9 mm.
SB's 4 mm short Flobert rimfire cartridges (0.5 g / 7.7 gr, 200 rounds per box) fit a different gun type entirely. They work well for training sessions and as a quieter option indoors or near livestock.
Fiocchi 380-9X17 rounds are made for revolver-style starter guns. The case is wider and longer, so the report is stronger, useful where you need a loud signal heard across a large field.
Check three things before you buy: your gun's caliber, the closure type and what you plan to use the round for. The wrong cartridge simply will not chamber or fire correctly.
A dog that fears the sound of a shot is no use in the field, it will bolt or freeze instead of working. Training against gunfire starts from a distance with a quieter round, then moves closer to the real sound over time. Blank cartridges let you repeat the exercise without the cost or risk of a live hunting round. Many trainers start with the 4 mm Flobert type, since its report is softer than a 9 mm or 8 mm blank.
On a driven hunt, a blank cartridge is often the agreed signal, marking the start, the end or a warning between beaters and shooters. The shot carries far, sends no projectile, and stays safe to use where a live round would not be allowed. Some farmers and hunters also use blanks to scare wildlife off crops without risking injury to the animal.
A blank cartridge has no bullet, but fired at close range it can still injure, the flame and pressure leaving the barrel are real. Never fire at a person or animal at close range, keep cartridges out of reach of children, and store them dry and cool. Before use, check that your gun and the cartridge caliber you hold are legal under current rules in Lithuania.
Perfecta Titan and Walther make 9 mm and 8 mm blanks for starter guns, both known for consistent quality, so the difference between them usually comes down to tone and price. Fiocchi covers both the 8 mm cup closure type and the 380-9X17 revolver round, the Italian maker has long produced signal and starter gun ammunition. SB offers 4 mm short Flobert rimfire in a 200-round box, a practical option when you need a large supply for training, since the cost per round drops.
Some buyers choose by the brand named in their gun's manual, others stick with what worked before. If a brand has served you well with a particular gun, staying with it makes sense, since closure type and case length vary a little between makers.
Related categories worth checking: gas cartridges, air gun pellets and pistol and revolver cartridges. If you are unsure which caliber or type fits your gun, write to us, we will help you choose.
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