Table of Contents
- 1 Can I use 9mm Luger in my Smith and Wesson M&P?
- 2 Can you use 9mm Luger ammo in any 9mm?
- 3 What ammo does S&W 9mm use?
- 4 What is a 9mm Luger round?
- 5 What makes a pistol a Luger?
- 6 What caliber is 9mm Luger?
- 7 What is the difference between 9mm Luger and 9mm Parabellum ammo?
- 8 What type of ammo does a Luger use?
- 9 Are there any cast bullets in the 9mm Luger?
- 10 Is the 9mm Luger the same as 9mm Parabellum?
- 11 What was the original name of the 9mm round?
Can I use 9mm Luger in my Smith and Wesson M&P?
Your M&P is chambered for 9mm Parabellum, sometimes called 9mm Luger. DO NOT shoot 9mm Makarov and 9mm Browning in your M&P. They are completely different calibers. The 9mm Browning (Kurtz) is also known as the .
Can you use 9mm Luger ammo in any 9mm?
9mm and 9mm Luger are the same. You can use them interchangeably. SAAMI officially designated the name “9mm Luger” as the official designation ammo. So, 9mm Luger is the most common name you’ll see listed by manufacturers and ammunition stores.
Is 9mm Luger the same as 9mm S&W?
Nothing. The 9mm cartridge for which S&W chambers your pistol as well as others in its line is known as 9mm, 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, 9mmP, 9 x 19, 9mm NATO, 9 Para, and perhaps others.
What ammo does S&W 9mm use?
Registered. Based on ballistic testing of 9mm standard rounds, American Federal HST 124 and 149 grain ammo penetrates and expands in the “perfect” range in ballistic gel testing, both in bare gel and the heavy denim and gel combination. If you can find this stuff, put it in your Shield.
What is a 9mm Luger round?
Since then, the 9mm Luger – also known as the 9mm Parabellum, 9X19, 9mm NATO or just the 9mm – has become one of the most popular cartridges on the planet. It is chambered in handguns, submachine guns and rifles, and is the standard NATO round for handguns.
Are there different 9mm rounds?
With different bullet design, 9mm bullet have different weight, casing, and pressure. General range rounds weigh 115 gr, while 9mm NATO is 124 gr, and some 9mm self-defense rounds are even heavier at 135 gr. According to CIP rulings, the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge case can handle up to 235.00 MPa Pmax piezo pressure.
What makes a pistol a 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.
What caliber is 9mm Luger?
Pistol cartridges
| Name | Bullet diameter | Neck |
|---|---|---|
| 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger) | 9.02 (.355) | 9.65 (.380) |
| .357 SIG | 9.02 (.355) | 9.68 (.381) |
| 9mm Browning Long | 9.09 (.358) | 9.68 (.381) |
| 9×21mm | 9.02 (.355) | 9.63 (0.379) |
How many bullets does a Smith and Wesson 9mm hold?
16-Round
The Smith & Wesson SD9 VE 9mm Full-Sized 16-Round Pistol weighs a lightweight 22.7 oz. and features a polymer frame with a stainless-steel slide and barrel. The semiautomatic double-action pistol has a Picatinny rail and comes with two 16-round magazines. White-dot dovetail front and rear sights.
What is the difference between 9mm Luger and 9mm Parabellum ammo?
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 type of ammo does a Luger use?
| Luger pistol | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.65×21mm Parabellum 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Toggle-locked, short recoil |
| Rate of fire | 116 rpm (semi-automatic) |
| Muzzle velocity | 350–400 m/s (1148–1312 f/s) (9mm, 100 mm short barrel) |
What is 9mm NATO vs 9mm Luger?
9mm NATO rounds have higher pressures than standard 9mm Luger rounds. 9mm NATO is a bit spicier than 9mm Luger. It’s accurate and reliable, but it’s definitely snappier because it’s designed to hit 1250+ feet per second out of a standard pistol.
Are there any cast bullets in the 9mm Luger?
Written by Steve Tucker, this article appeared in the Nov/Dec 1999 #142, issue of the Fouling Shot. The 9mm Luger has a reputation for mediocre accuracy with jacketed bullets and a worse reputation with cast bullets.
Is the 9mm Luger the same as 9mm Parabellum?
This isn’t a huge difference, and generally any firearm capable of chambering 9mm can also handle 9mm NATO. 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.
Why are some 9mm Luger bullets made loose?
Much of this notoriety is due to the many military and police pistols, most intentionally made loose to guarantee functioning when dirty, and many worn from extensive use. Part of the problem is caused by the generous chambering chosen in some guns to insure feeding.
What was the original name of the 9mm round?
The resulting 9x19mm cartridge designed by Luger was marketed as the “Parabellum,” Latin “for war” and today the round is still known interchangeably as the 9mm Luger after its creator or as the 9mm Para/Parabellum. Fun fact for future discussions around the gun counter.