That’s a good way to achieve that goal w/ those that know better. Functionally, it’s synonymous…. For the “artillery” models there was the optional 32 round “snail” drum magazine. (Unless they simply have it listed as “9mm.”) The name honors Georg Luger, the German firearms engineer who in 1901 designed the cartridge for the German Weapons and Munitions Factory (DWM). For this reason, the two are not interchangeable. Most people, including some writers here, perceive this as a flaw in the weapon. Early Glocks create some amazingly odd-looking range pickups. There’s your pudding of proof. “The 9mm Luger round actually has a slight taper… causing feeding problems … single-stack”. To make a comparison, a 9mm NATO round would be like a 9mm +P round in terms of pressure. Either I’m lucky with my range pick up brass, or the Hornady dies plus Lee factory crimp iron any bulges out. If you are not an expert, the firearms industry can seem a little intimidating. Many 9mm Luger handguns can’t handle the higher internal pressure. There are a lot of terms, but knowing which terms apply to which cartridges will make you a more confident and informed gun owner, and will also enhance your enjoyment of all shooting sports! Any info on why Luger used a tapered case? Firing the 5.7 from a Ruger-57 produces 35 percent less recoil than the 9mm fired from a Glock19. SAAMI officially designated the name “9mm Luger” as the official designation ammo. Other names for the cartridge in include the 9mm Short, Corto, Kurz, or 9x17mm. In many cases, 9mm cost less than half the price of .45 ACP ammunition. The trouble is compounded by the fact that there are many other rounds that are designated with “9mm” in their names that are not interchangeable. Capacity: 10 +1 (9mm Luger) 15 +1 (9mm Luger) *Buying ammo from LuckyGunner.com helps support HandgunHero. The answer is yes! Perhaps the most interesting of all the different names, “Parabellum” is a Latin-based term that means to prepare for war. But for as many different types of shooters that use it, there seem to be at least as many different names that refer to the same load and cartridge. Do I care if there is a difference? I bought the kit, just in case, but never needed it so far in many tens of thousands of reloaded cartridges. Our customer service team often receives calls  from newer shooters. But I keep hearing about 9mm Browning and 9mm Makarov . overbearing safety nannies. The more we all know, the better organized and stronger the shooting and hunting community will be. With the right information on all the names for 9x19mm ammo, as well as an understanding a few of the other “9mm” cartridges, you can find the right rounds and enjoy your shooting sports for years. But when the cartridges are placed along side their peers, the shape of the 9mm Luger's taper becomes obvious by producing a gap between the rounds at the case neck. The latter, a fault exhibited by more than a few “reviewers”. That’s the biggest difference. The 9×19mm Parabellum or 9mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger, is a firearms cartridge that was designed by Georg Luger and introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) (German Weapons and Munitions Factory) for its Luger semi-automatic pistol. The CIP designation is the “9mm Browning Court.” The bullet diameter is virtually identical as the 9mm Luger, with slight differences in neck diameter, rim diameter, and more. of slightly different dimensions, the 9mm Marakov is not interchangeable with the 9mm Luger or 9mm NATO. Model: PPQ M2 9mm 4" Trigger: 10 +1 (9mm Luger) 15 +1 (9mm Luger) Sig Sauer P320 XCompact . To understand where DWM got that name, you once again have to look at the origins of the round. The 5.7 allows you to put rounds down range more accurately than the 9mm due to its low recoil. One tenth of a millimeter might not sound like much, but the larger diameter can cause the bullet to jam in barrels designed for 9mm Luger. It’s intended specifically for shooting sports. The 9mm and 9mm Luger are absolutely one and the same cartridge. Want your reader/viewership to wholesale disregard your review? Winner: 9mm Luger. Speed and Energy of the 5.56 vs. 9mm Bullet . Is 9mm the same as 9mm Luger? The 9mm bullets (projectiles) come in a variety of styles for specific purposes. Major brands including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Beretta, SIG,…. Choosing one over the other depends on whether your priority is power (the 9mm) or ease of use and concealment (.380 ACP). The 9mm Parabellum headspaces on the taper because it is a ‘rimless‘ case. The 9mm is also known as 9×19, which itself is short for 9x19mm Parabellum. In this article we’ll take a look at their differing characteristics and why you might want to choose one or the other. Luger pistols used a 8 round single stack magazine. However, to bring some consistency, cartridges in the USA are given official names by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI.)