Super Vel News Today

9mm Luger, 9mm Parabellum, 9x19… Whatever the name, it’s been the world’s most popular centerfire handgun cartridge for decades. Everywhere but in the U.S. that is, where its ascendancy is relatively recent.

It’s been several years since the venerable Browning Hi Power was imported by its original European manufacturer. Now the classic is being made by Springfield Armory right here in the United States— at a surprisingly reasonable price.

provide a durable yet clear sighting system. If you’re going to make a revolver chambered for a “rimless” auto pistol cartridge, you need to leave room for a modern version of the old “half-moon” clip. Unless, that is, you’re Charter Arms. They have patented some marvelous little rim-contact parts in the center rod of the cylinder to accomplish the same goal. So, there’s no need for what we now call a “star” clip. In the past year, Charter added to their auto-pistol chamberin...