one of the alternative names for 9x19mm Parabellum used by numerous pistols, sub machine guns and pistol-calibre carbines. the origional was developed by the germans for the 9mm luger pistol, hence the americans also knowing the round as 9x19mm luger. it's all the same thing.
The NATO part comes from the fact that it is the standard pistol bullet used by the armies of NATO countries, such as the USA, Britain, Canada and France (to name but a few)
notable guns which use this round include the classic WW1/2 German Luger, The H&K MP5 series, The UZI, The Browning Hi-Power (P38) and some glock models.
The NATO part comes from the fact that it is the standard pistol bullet used by the armies of NATO countries, such as the USA, Britain, Canada and France (to name but a few)
notable guns which use this round include the classic WW1/2 German Luger, The H&K MP5 series, The UZI, The Browning Hi-Power (P38) and some glock models.
by phaserrifle March 24, 2009
One of NATO's military firearm calibers. The 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge is often used in allied (American, UK, German, French, etc) machine guns, sniper rifles, and even a few assault rifles (such as Heckler & Koch's G3A3).
by Dave February 01, 2004
One of NATO's military firearm calibers. The 5.56x45mm NATO catridge is used pretty much only for allied (America, UK, France, Germany, etc) assault rifles.
China even uses this caliber for their T95 battle rifle.
China even uses this caliber for their T95 battle rifle.
by Dave February 01, 2004
by Redoubt January 20, 2008
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by bridgeee January 14, 2008
Gay NATO (also referred to as LGBTQ) is analogous to The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in that both groups actively push to expand their group by any means necessary.
"I heard John recently came out as gay and started calling himself a member of the LGBTQ community.
Yeah John joined the Gay NATO as a way to show his support."
Yeah John joined the Gay NATO as a way to show his support."
by jamarismike May 07, 2022