In 1901, Austrian firearm designer Georg Luger set out to create the best cartridge for the Luger semi-auto handgun. Three factors were used for judging the quality of handgun ammunition: price, stopping power, and availability. While there were many rounds that checked off two, there were few that managed to achieve all three.
The result of his work was the 9mm round. Despite 9mm Luger ammo being inexpensive and easy to mass-produce, it provided adequate stopping power to quickly take down threats. It was the perfect balance, and that balance led to its adoption by virtually all firearm manufacturers across the world.
Explore 9mm Luger ammunition in a range of types and weights here at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.
Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore is proud to be a gun store that stocks not only a wide variety of guns for sale but also ammunition like our 9mm Luger ammo. You can find everything from bolt-action rifles for hunting to police trade-in Glocks for a personal protection EDC. We have the perfect gun for your use case, no matter what you need your firearm for.
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No. 9mm and 9mm Luger are two names for the same round. "9mm" is commonly used by itself to refer to the round. It's also known as 9mm Parabellum, 9x19mm, and 9x19mm Parabellum.
That depends on your use case. The best 9mm Luger bullet weight for general range practice is 115-grain load. It's basic and lightweight, ensuring your bullet shoots flat and far. Plus, it's less expensive compared to other 9mm weights. For self-defense, however, a heavier 147-grain bullet packs a bit more punch, especially if it's hollow-point or FMJ. We recommend practicing with the same cartridges you'd be using in your EDC for personal protection.
It depends on your location. We can ship to most states, but there are some restrictions. For example, some cities have local restrictions against shipping ammo, while there are no such restrictions state-wide. Others require specific licenses, and a few ban shipping ammo to residential addresses altogether. You can find more details in our Shipping Information.