11 definitions by .357ROB
A name that refers to two popular firearms calibers.
.38 Special is found in many revolvers, and is a truncated version of the .357 Magnum. .38 Special rounds may be discharged from a revolver chambered for .357 Magnum.
.38 Super is an autopistol caliber. It is more powerful than 9x19, but less powerful than .40SW or .357SIG. Made famous by gangsters in the thirties, the .38 Super was capable of penetrating bullet proof vests- something the .45ACP could not. Today, the round can be stopped by most vests. It is relatively uncommon caliber. Several gun manufacturers produce nickel-plated 1911-style guns to discharge this round.
.38 Special is found in many revolvers, and is a truncated version of the .357 Magnum. .38 Special rounds may be discharged from a revolver chambered for .357 Magnum.
.38 Super is an autopistol caliber. It is more powerful than 9x19, but less powerful than .40SW or .357SIG. Made famous by gangsters in the thirties, the .38 Super was capable of penetrating bullet proof vests- something the .45ACP could not. Today, the round can be stopped by most vests. It is relatively uncommon caliber. Several gun manufacturers produce nickel-plated 1911-style guns to discharge this round.
"Bust you up with 38s"
by .357ROB October 1, 2003
.22 caliber.
A small rimfire cartridge, used for target shooting.
Three variations of .22 caliber exist: .22k (short), .22lr (long rifle), and .22WinMag (Winchester Magnum).
Sometimes used incorrectly to refer to a derringer, which is often chambered in a larger caliber.
A small rimfire cartridge, used for target shooting.
Three variations of .22 caliber exist: .22k (short), .22lr (long rifle), and .22WinMag (Winchester Magnum).
Sometimes used incorrectly to refer to a derringer, which is often chambered in a larger caliber.
by .357ROB October 1, 2003
Refers to two firearm calibers.
.357 Magnum, a popular revolver caliber. Effective within 1100 yards, deadly beyond that.
.357SIG. A new autopistol caliber. Bottled, high velocity. The best autopistol caliber available today.
.357 Magnum, a popular revolver caliber. Effective within 1100 yards, deadly beyond that.
.357SIG. A new autopistol caliber. Bottled, high velocity. The best autopistol caliber available today.
".357 Magnum"
by .357ROB October 1, 2003
A firearm chambered in 9mm. Properly used, it refers to the 9x19mm cartridge, aslo known as 9mm Parabelum or 9mm Luger. Though several other calibers are 9mm in diameter, they should not correctly be refered to as "nines".
9x17 AKA 9K AKA 9mm Kurtz AKA 9mm short is properly refered to in ghetto slang as a .380, referring to .380ACP the proper American nomenclature.
9x18 AKA 9mm Makarov is not commonly found in North America, and is therefore unavailable to most criminals.
9x21, is a more powerful variation of the 9x19 cartridge, and the two are not compatible in autopistols.
9x23, is a powerful cartridge, but is seldom found in cheap pistols, and therefore out of reach for most criminals.
9x17 AKA 9K AKA 9mm Kurtz AKA 9mm short is properly refered to in ghetto slang as a .380, referring to .380ACP the proper American nomenclature.
9x18 AKA 9mm Makarov is not commonly found in North America, and is therefore unavailable to most criminals.
9x21, is a more powerful variation of the 9x19 cartridge, and the two are not compatible in autopistols.
9x23, is a powerful cartridge, but is seldom found in cheap pistols, and therefore out of reach for most criminals.
by .357ROB October 1, 2003