[Uri’el-2012]

I thought the only reason they went with 9mm to begin with was because it was the standard NATO sidearm and would've eased logistics for combined operations against the ruskies.

67 posted on 09/25/2006 12:59:35 PM MDT by GodfearingTexan

The Russians use a 9mm Makarov which is a different caliber than 9 mm parabellum

[Centurion2000]

The Russians use a 9mm Makarov which is a different caliber than 9 mm parabellum

9X18 (Makarov) vs 9X19(Parabellum) is not THAT different. I'm not sure I'd want to try and use the ammunition interchangeably though.

I'll stick with my old standby. .45 Colt revolver.

[FreedomCalls]

The Russians use a 9mm Makarov

The Russian Army began to switch to the MP-443 "Grach" pistol beginning in 2003. 9x18 PMs are no longer issued. The MP-443 uses standard 9x19mm Luger ammo.