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Can you shoot regular 9mm in a 9mm Luger?
9mm and 9mm Luger are the same. You can use them interchangeably. SAAMI officially designated the name “9mm Luger” as the official designation ammo.
Is 9mm Luger the same as 9mm ACP?
In short, nothing. 9mm Luger and 9x19mm Parabellum refer to the exact same round. When someone refers to 9mm, they almost always mean 9x19mm. Sometimes it’s Luger, sometimes it’s Parabelluum, sometimes it’s plain ol’ 9mm, but it’s all the same.
What ammo does the military use 9mm?
The M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade ammo line is designed for optimal performance in the SIG Sauer P320 M17 military pistol. It is SIG’s first +P 9mm cartridge….High-Velocity Performance.
Load | Feet Per Second | Foot-Pounds Energy |
---|---|---|
V-Crown Elite 124 grain | 1165 | 374 |
+P M17 124 grain | 1198 | 395 |
V-Crown .38 Super 125 grain | 1230 | 420 |
What caliber is a German World War II Luger?
Luger pistol, also called Parabellum Pistol, semiautomatic German hand weapon first manufactured in 1900 for both military and commercial use. It was made in 7.65- and 9-millimetre calibres and had a toggle-joint breech mechanism.
Can my pistol shoot 9mm NATO?
The 9mm Parabellum, 9mmP, 9×19, and 9mm Luger are all the same round. So that means if shooting a standard 9mm Luger caliber pistol using 9mm NATO ammo you are shooting a load of higher pressure than the gun is designed for. If you are shooting a 9mm Luger &P you are okay with the NATO loads.
Is the military allowed to use hollow point bullets?
Hollow point bullets are commonly used by law enforcement agencies and citizens who carry handguns for self-defense because of reduced risk of from ricocheted bullets and over-penetration. U.S. Army Military Police have been authorized to use hollow points on bases since 2010.
Are 9mm and 9mm Luger the same cartridge?
The answer is yes! The 9mm and 9mm Luger are absolutely one and the same cartridge. The 9mm is also known as 9×19, which itself is short for 9x19mm Parabellum. But, of course, this all begs another important question. Why Does 9mm Have Multiple Names?
What is the difference between 9mm and 9mm +P+?
9mm is the same as 9mm Luger, and both of those are the same as 9×19 Parabellum. If you’re certain your firearm is chambered for one of those rounds, then it is chambered for all of them. Just because a firearm can chamber 9mm doesn’t mean it is designed to fire 9mm +P or 9mm +P+, however.
What is a 9mm Parabellum?
This new caliber was the 9mm Parabellum. The Luger was the first firearm chambered in this 9mm, which is why 9mm is sometimes referred to as 9mm Luger. The Imperial German Army adopted the Luger as the P.08. It was intended to replace two models of Reichsrevolvers then in service.
Why is it called 9mm Luger and not P08?
The German Army was interested but it wanted another caliber instead. This new caliber was the 9mm Parabellum. The Luger was the first firearm chambered in this 9mm, which is why 9mm is sometimes referred to as 9mm Luger. The Imperial German Army adopted the Luger as the P.08.