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What's the difference between a 9mm and 9mm Luger?
Absolutely nothing. 9mm or 9mm Luger refers to the same round “9×19mm Parabellum”. Where, "9mm" refers to the bullet diameter, while "Luger" comes from Georg Luger, the designer who developed this ammunition.
In the USA, 9×19mm Parabellum is referred to as 9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, 9x19, 9mm NATO or simple 9mm or 9mm ammo. So no difference. Just different names for the same cartridge.
What is the difference between 9mm 115-grain and 9mm 124-grain?
Grain refers to the bullet weight. 115 Grain bullets are lighter, travel fast & have a higher muzzle velocity. These grain bullets are ideal for target shooting. While 124-grain bullets are heavier & typically have slower muzzle velocity. 124 grains are preferred for self-defence because they deliver more stopping power.
What is the best self-defense 9mm ammo?
For self-defence, I always prefer Hollow Point bullet types & 124 grain. Avoid full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds for self-defence.
Some popular self-defense 9mm ammo options are :Federal HST, 124 gr Federal Punch, Speer Gold Dot, and Hornady Critical Defense.
What are the different types of 9mm Ammo?
The most common types of 9mm ammo include ; FMJ (full metal jacket) for target practice, hollow points for self-defence, +P and +P+ (higher-pressure rounds for extra power), subsonic rounds (quieter, ideal for suppressors), and frangible bullets (designed to break apart on impact, reducing over-penetration).
What are the best 9mm Ammo brands?
Brands such as Federal, Winchester, Remington, Hornady, Speer, Remington, PMC, Fiocchi, CCI, Sellier & Bellot have a reputation for producing good quality 9mm ammo.
What 9mm Ammo does the military use?
The US military primarily uses 9mm NATO ammunition. Military-specific popular rounds are M1152 (ball) and M1153 (special purpose, JHP). The M1152 is a standard FMJ round, while the M1153 is a JHP round for situations where limited over-penetration is desired.
What is the effective range of 9mm Ammo?
A 9mm bullet can reach up to 2,400 yards if fired at the perfect angle. While the military considers 50 yards as the practical combat limit for 9mm pistols. Competitive shooters with training and the right setup can hit targets at 100 yards.
How much does 9mm Ammo cost?
The actual cost always depends on the bullet type, brand, retailers, box of rounds & market conditions. Still the average price range of 9mm ammunition varies between $5.00 to $40 (as per 2025) for the box of 50 rounds. For a 500 rounds box, you need to spend, on average, $55 to $500.
