Bonehead question here

[Dannyboy]

OK, um, is there any difference between 9mm Luger and 9mm Parabellum?
I feel like a bonehead asking this but I'm new to the 9mm and just want to make sure I buy ammo I can use. Thanks.

 

[alamo]

No difference you bonehead!

Just a different name.

 

[alamo]

Here's a recent thread with more discussion:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65696&highlight=difference+luger+parabellum

 

[spacemanspiff]

the first handgun i bought was from a friend, who said he was selling me a "luger".

sure, the frame said "9mm Luger" but it was no luger.

it was this:

 

[alamo]

That's some "Luger". I gotta gets me one of them Parabellums.

 

[dairycreek]

9 mm lingo can be confusing!

There are a number of calibers that have 9 mm in their name. Of course the aformentioned 9 mm Luger, and 9 mm Parabellum which are the same. And there is 9 mm Kurtz and 9 mm Makorov that are not the same. So, maybe your questions aren't so "bonehead" after all. It never hurts to ask! Good shooting

 

[mfree]

It's easier to use the full specs...

9x17 == 9mm Kurz, 9mm Browning, .380ACP
9x18 == 9mm Makarov
9x19 == luger, parabellum
9x23 == Largo (but *only* use ammo identified as Largo in Largo guns!!)
9x25 == big boomer

etc

Pretty sure I got that right....

 

[Dannyboy]

Thanks guys. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[kidcoltoutlaw]

Parabellum

they say it mean prepare for war,thanks,keith