- 9mm redirects here, for other uses see 9mm (disambiguation)
The 9x19mm Parabellum or simply called as 9mm is a widely used German pistol round. It was designed by Georg Luger and introduced in 1902 by German manufacturer DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken). In its standard loading, it is referred to as 9mm Luger, and is currently one of the most popular cartridges in the world, in use with several militaries and many law enforcement agencies.
Variations of the 9x19mm Parabellum round
- 9mm Luger, the standard loading in 9mm. Can be found weighing anywhere from 115 grains to 147 grains.
- 9mm NATO, which fires at a slightly higher pressure than the standard 9mm Luger. It is denoted by the NATO insignia on the case rim, and uses red sealant on the primer. This bullet weighs in at 124 grains.
- 9mm +P, which is an overpressure variant of the 9x19mm cartridge, fires at higher pressures than the SAAMI-spec 9mm Luger. These are usually found as jacketed hollow point (JHP) rounds.