The 9 x 19 caliber (alternative designations: 9 mm Luger, 9 mm Para, 9 mm Parabellum) is one of the most widely used calibers for self-loading pistols. The cartridge is also used in submachine guns and is the standard caliber for most government agencies. The 9 x 19 caliber is the only NATO caliber developed in Germany.
The muzzle velocity is 270 - 600 m/s, the maximum gas pressure is about 2300 bar. Projectiles in 9 x 19 develop a bullet energy of 370 - 750 joules. Hunting use is possible, but most hunters prefer small calibers like .22 lfB or large ones like . 44 Magnum, depending on the intended use.
Because of its widespread use, there are very many alternative names for the caliber:
9 mm, 9 mm × 19 NATO, 9 mm NATO, Pistol Cartridge 08 (Germany), 9 mm S-Cartridge 08 (Austrian Army), Pistol Cartridge 14 (Switzerland), Pistol Cartridge 41 (Switzerland).
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