"Follow the unlikely rise of the 9mm from its humble roots in the German Empire to America's No. 1 pistol cartridge in 9mm: Guide to America's Most Popular Caliber. A must-have reference for anyone remotely interested in the 9mm, author Robert Sadowski cuts through the myths and misconceptions about the cartridge and drills down why it is the top choice for American crime fighting, self-defense and competition"--Publisher's website.