Tag Archives: 9mm

Which Handgun Caliber is Best for Self Defense?

If there is one topic that firearms enthusiasts love to debate, it’s which handgun caliber is best for self defense. Should you choose 9 mm, .40 caliber, or .45 caliber for your defensive pistol? Is a .45 better than 9mm? Is .40 caliber the best compromise between 9mm and .45 caliber. Each caliber has its […]

The 9mm Parabellum Bullet: Developed for War

The term Parbellum in Latin says it all; prepare for war! In 1902 George Luger introduced his revolutionary pistol to the world. The Luger was an improvement of an earlier semiautomatic pistol design called the Borchardt. The 9mm parabellum cartridge was also introduced replacing a smaller bore cartridge the 7.65 mm. The 9mm parabellum also […]