Wonder Nine

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Wonder Nine is a phrase that was popularized in American firearm-related magazines during the 1980s. It refers to any handgun that is chambered in 9x19 and has a double stack magazine. Examples would be the Glock 17, CZ-75, Browning Hi-Power, and other such handguns.

Even though such pistols were (regarded by many as) more efficient than revolvers, most American police departments were still using revolvers (chambered in calibers such as .38 special and .357 Magnum) and would not follow the wondernine trend until the early 1990s with the subsequent adoption of 9mm and .40 S&W pistols.

the Sig P226

the CZ-75

the Glock 17

the Browning Hi-Power


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