"Ask the Rabbi" by R. Mermelstein
QUESTION: Dear Rabbi
Mermelstein:
Just got a Taurus PT92-AF 9mm (new) since I'm familiar with it more
so than other 9's. My understanding the difference in "Luger" and
"Parabellum" is the pretty much name only and goes back to the age when
these two types were basically the only 9's around, so in order to
distinguish between the two, were the names. Now days "Parabellum"
generally means military FMJ, and "Luger" means civilian HP. Is that
correct? Can I safely shoot commerical loads of "Luger"-type hollow
points or even +P in my new Taurus? I like your segment, keep up the
good work!
Rakkasan!
J. Jordi
24 Dec 1999
ANSWER: Dear Mr. Jordi,
Luger and Parabellum are just two
names for the same 9 mm cartridge (9 X 19). Either is correct,
regardless of the projectile used. Georg Luger designed the Luger
pistol. Parabellum is a Latin word derived from the Latin phrase, "If
you desire peace, prepare for war". Parabellum translates to "for war".
Sincerely,
R. Mermelstein
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