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9x19mm Parabellum

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'''9x19mm Parabellum''' is a type of [[ammunition]] for firearms. It is classified as a <span style="color:#0000AA">'''(P)'''</span>istol caliber. It was originally designed for the [[DWM Luger P08|Luger]] pistol, but went on to become the most widely used centerfire handgun cartridge, in both the real world and the Mazes. It is suitable for use in a wide range of firearms, from the most diminutive of pocket handguns to large submachine guns, and everything in between.
9x19mm is pronounced ''nine by nineteen millimeters''. The name ''Parabellum'' comes from the Latin phrase ''Si vis pacem, para bellum'' (If you wish for peace, prepare for war).
This caliber may also be known as '''9x19mm Para''' (a shortened form of ''Parabellum''), '''9x19mm Luger''' (after the [[Luger]] pistol), '''9x19mm NATO''', '''9x19mm''', or simply '''9mm'''. Although this last designation is not recommended due to the existence of other 9mm calibers, "9mm" is generally understood to mean 9x19mm Parabellum in the majority of contexts.