The Basics of 9mm Caliber

The 9mm is one of the most common calibers of handgun ammunition around the world. It’s small size makes it a great choice for many different firearms, and it’s low recoil and reasonable cartridge power make it popular for civilian, law enforcement and military use alike. Because of its based in the handgun ammunition world, the basics of the 9mm might not be as familiar to a lot of people.

History of the 9mm

The 9 mm cartridge was designed in Germany and adopted as the standard service cartridge of the German military in 1908. Today, the 9mm conversion is used in many countries around the world, both as the service cartridge for military forces and as the most popular civilian self-defense cartridge in the U.S. The German Luger handgun was chosen to fire the new 9mm cartridge and today’s modern 9mm handguns evolved from the design of the Luger.

Characteristics of the 9mm

The 9mm cartridge is the most common handgun ammunition in the world today. It is available in a wide variety of loadings for everything from target shooting and home defense to full-power military loads. The typical 9mm cartridge has a bullet diameter of 9.01 mm, a casing length of 19 mm, and a casing length of 22 mm. The 9mm cartridge is also one of the most powerful handgun rounds available, with a muzzle velocity as high as 1,400 feet per second and a muzzle energy of up to 500 foot-pounds. In terms of product range in bullet weight, the 9mm is available in bullet weights ranging from 65 grains up to 147 grains.

With its size, power, low recoil and availability of ammunition, the 9mm is a popular choice for many handgun needs. For those who want a reliable and powerful handgun for self-defense, or for those who enjoy the experienced of plinking at the shooting range, the 9mm is a great choice.