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I thought a parabellum was the 9mm Wehrmacht pistol usually called a Luger.
Telegraph Blogs 2009
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A 9mm round — romantically called a "parabellum," from the Latin slogan ( "If you seek peace, prepare for war") of its original German manufacturer — weighs a little more than a quarter of an ounce, with a diameter of about three eighths of an inch.
Story of a Gun 2007
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The original Glock 17, was chambered in 9mm parabellum, with a capacity of 17 rounds.
i looked at a glock 27 today to use as a backup weapon for my job. 2010
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Sic Semper Tyrannis, si vis pacem, parabellum, and molon labe. 3 messages, 10 words, 100% reality.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Wherein It Turns Out I Am Not Loyal to the US 2009
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The original Glock 17, was chambered in 9mm parabellum, with a capacity of 17 rounds.
i looked at a glock 27 today to use as a backup weapon for my job. 2010
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Of course, nothing's so cut and dry when you involve humans. .45 ACP cartidges are significantly heavier, costlier, and more difficult to control the fire pattern of than a 9mm parabellum.
Say Good-Bye to the 9mm: Our Sorry 20-Year Affair Is Over 2006
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I've got. 380's,. 45's, nine millimeter parabellum, twelve gauge, and .38 special.
No Country For Old Men McCarthy, Cormac, 1933- 2005
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The 9-mm parabellum round hit Rapp square in the chest and put him back on his heels.
The Third Option Vince Flynn 2000
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His 9mm parabellum disappeared from under his bed in his King
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Mofokeng, 36, of Lambton, Germiston, is also charged with failing to safeguard a 9mm parabellum pistol in his lawful possession.
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