Ammunition

There are SEVERAL 9mm cartridges- the most common is probably the 9mm Parabellum (9mm Luger). A 9mm Parabellum BULLET (not cartridge) is typically slightly smaller than a .38 Special bullet- .356 instead of .357. The 9mm is frequently (not always) lighter- and shorter. Other 9mm cartridges (such as the 9mm Makarov) will have different bullets.

The answer varies, depending on WHICH .45 caliber bullet, and which weapon fires it. In the case of the 1911A1 pistol, in .45 ACP, firing a standard 230 gr. round nosed bullet, when elevated to 33 degrees, the bullet will travel 2096 ft. Not accurately, but that is it's maximum RANGE.

The kind that renders a target lifeless.

Yes.

Well, two materials make up most bullets. They can be all lead, like most .22 rimfire ammo, or they can be lead cored bullets covered in jacketing metal, which is a copper/nickel alloy. Lead is too soft to be used as jewelry, and the jacketing metal, while it may LOOK like gold, melts at a MUCH higher temperature than gold, so would be very hard to work.

Now assuming that this is the BULLET (the part that comes out of the barrel) and not a cartridge, you might consider seeing if a jeweler can make it into a pendant.

Please note- we can't tell your age here- if you are still in school, use some caution. In the name of "zero tolerance", schools have expelled/suspended students for having civil war era bullets, empty cartridge casings, or drawing a picture of a gun. If you are a student, be careful your jewelry does not get you in trouble.

The 20 mm (20 millimeter) is a cannon. Different 20mm cartridges have been used as weapons for aircraft, weapons used against aircraft, Naval guns, etc. 20mm projectiles may be ball (solid metal) or MAY be an exploding type (HE) which would be very dangerous to play with. This link will take you to a good article on the 20 mm:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_mm_caliber

Nope. It is too small, will fall out of the barrel.

It can vary from 2000-2800 + FPS

38 Special only, do not try to fire other types of 38 in it

May not be illegal in itself, but not a smart thing to do- What goes up WILL come down, and people have been hurt by folks "shooting a gun in the air". However, if you are in a city, heavily populated area, etc where shooting is not normally allowed, you may be arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm. You should not be shooting in places like that whether it is up, down, or sideways. One of the basic rules of safe gun handling is "Know your target- and what is beyond your target."

Not in the current U.S. military. the most common handgun caliber currently is the 9mm.

a barrel

^response to answer = Isn't he referring to the slide on the side where the casings come out? I would think EVERYONE knows bullets come out the barrel. lol

The question is not if you can do it, it is whether it can be done SAFELY- and without going to prison.

Guns made ONLY to fire blanks must be designed and constructed so that they cannot fire "ball"- or real- ammunition. Many are constructed of inferior metals, since they do not need to contain the high forces generated when firing ball ammo. These are very likely to disintegrate without warning, causing injury from flying metal bits.

Convert a blank gun to something that can fire ball ammo, but does not have a rifled barrel, and you have just built a "short barreled shotgun". Or at best, an "any other weapon". Under US law, these must be registered with the BATFE before building- penalty is 10 years prison if you don't.

While actual firearms CAN fire both blanks and ball ammo, a blank gun cannot safely do so.

It depends on exactly what you mean. If you fired a round in a gun and the actual projectile is stuck in the barrel, you should take the gun to a gunsmith and have him tap the bullet out using the correct tools. If you are having malfuctions such as a double feed, simply go to a reputable gun shop or gun range and ask someone to show you how to clear the malfunction. Take the gun in to the shop in a gun case of some kind, and tell the person what you need, and be sure to tell them the gun is loaded and a round is stuck. Don't just walk in with a gun in your hand.

No. Not only is the .22 magnum more powerful, it is longer, and LARGER in diameter. It will not chamber in a .22 LR firearm. There are a few revolvers that aremade with 2 different cylinders- one in 22 LR, one in 22 Mag, that can be swapped- but the cartridges themselves cannot be used interchangeably.

A .22 Long Rifles actual bullet is smaller than a magnum,not to mention the case diameter.So you wont be able to chamber a .22 Mag in a .22 LR...A .22 LR will chamber in a .22 Mag but due to the case diameter it will possibly split(possibly injuring the person shooting the gun,or damaging the firearm),and the bullet rattles around for about 3" in most gun barrels before it stabilizes,causing leading,premature barrel wear,and loss of accuracy...Dont Try It!!!

Muzzle velocity will vary, depending on whether fired from a rifle, revolver, or semi-automatic pistol- and on the loading of THAT particular cartridge. A .38 Special wadcutter target load fired from a 4 inch bbl revolver will reach about 690 feet per second. A +P+ (high energy load) fired from a 6" revolver may reach 1100 fps.

What caliber is your beretta ????

Yes, swords can block bullets. Bullets can fly really fast but you need to learn how to block fast flying bullets with a sword.

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No, swords do not block bullets. If they did, police officers would be carrying swords. A bullet from a large caliber handgun or high powered rifle has enough energy to snatch the sword from your hand, break your hand, and shatter the blade of the sword. What works in anime does not always work in the real world.

Yes, because the difference between a standard round and a hollow point is only the mushroom at impact.

6.5 millimeters IS the caliber. 6.5 mm is approximately .25 of an inch.

360 mph

The 9 mm is preferred over the 38. The two bullets are about the same size and frequently will work from the same pistol. Police departments that used to use the 38 have gone over to the 9 mm or 45. If you are shooting in international competitions, you would need 9 mm. 38 would be useless. Any strictly American sizes will become useless. Before long, it will be almost impossible to get ammunition for a number of 32 caliber pistols. So, if you are getting a pistol, get one that will have use down the road.

The maximum range (not the maximum range where you can consistently hit a target) varies depending on the loading of the cartridge, weight and shape of the bullet, and barrel length. For an M16 rifle, the maximum range is about 2653 meters. However, longer barrels, bullets with a better ballistic coefficient, etc, can increase that to about 3600 meters. Your mileage may vary.

Have it examined by a gunsmith. It can be chambered for either 9mm Luger or .380 ACP