RPAL exam question

[robww]

Question: Is 9mm parabellum ammunition interchangeable with 9mm x 19 NATO?

I was going to answer 'yes', they are both the same. It's 9mm x 21 that is not interchangeable. Am I correct?

 

[Anfoman76]

Google and wikepedia are your friends a 9mm nato is an overpressure 9mm parabelum according to wikipedia

 

[Onagoth]

9x19, 9 mm parabellum, 9mm luger, all the same cartridge.

9mm makarov, not the same. IIRC, its one or two mm longer because certain countries banned the use of NATO ammunition.

 

[robww]

Google and wikepedia are your friends

Unfortunately, Google and Wikipedia do not address some of the ambiguities in the wording of the Canadian restricted course.

For example, on page 3-10 of the old manual the sentences read:

For example, the 9mm calibre family of cartridges includes 9mm Luger (9mm Parabellum, 9mm x 19mm NATO), 9mm x 21mm, 9mm x 23mm and others. They are not interchangeable.

This indicates to me that 9mm Luger cartridges includes 9mm Parabellum and 9mm x 19mm NATO so they are interchangeable. However, the 9mm x 21mm is not the same.

So back to my original answer, I say 'Yes', the 9mm Parabellum and 9mm x 19mm NATO are interchangeable because they are both 9mm Luger cartridges,

If you do not know the answer Anfoman, I understand if my question intimidated the wealth of knowledge you hold over me. However, I have done my research, selected my answer, explained why and am only looking for a confirmation. No need to reply.

 

[shortandlong]

Question: Is 9mm parabellum ammunition interchangeable with 9mm x 19 NATO?

I was going to answer 'yes', they are both the same. It's 9mm x 21 that is not interchangeable. Am I correct?

like everyone else said ....yes

 

[robww]

Thank you.