9mm - Guide to America's Most Popular Caliber

Older than the .45 ACP, the 9x19mm cartridge was the brainchild of German Georg Luger for the famed pistol bearing his name. Today, the 9mm is the #1 handgun cartridge for NATO, the U.S. military, FBI, law enforcement and self-defense handgun owners across the country. 9MM: Guide to America's Most Popular Caliber details the 9mm from inception to the latest modern-day self-defense ammunition. The book covers history's most iconic 9mms, including the Luger and Browning Hi Power, as well as today's hottest concealed carry and self-defense models. Inside this comprehensive volume, you'll find: - The history and development of the 9mm - Iconic 9mms for collectors of firearms and militaria - Modern 9mm offerings for home defense and concealed carry - 9mm options for law enforcement - Holsters, lights, lasers and other popular accessories Currently available 9mm books are well over a decade old. Given the popularity of the 9mm for concealed carry, many new models of compact and sub compact pistols have been offered. There have also been significant advancements in cartridge development for self defense, and in maximizing performance of the pocket pistols.