9 mm may not be perfect, but it’s been stalwart for police

In a previous column I reviewed the origins and military use of the 9mm cartridge.
This article will focus on its utilization by the police and civilians.
In the 1980s the vast majority of police departments in the U.S. issued a 9 mm pistol as their standard duty weapon. There was a perception (reality?) that the bad guys were becoming better armed and the police needed to keep up.
The “nine” became a status symbol…