half that of the 9×19mm, and less than half of the 7.62×25mm Tokarev, and it is often regarded as lacking in stopping power. However, its overall stopping power is comparable to that of the 9×17mm (.380 ACP), which was used by German and Italian officers during World War II. See also 8 mm caliber List of handgun cartridges List of World War II infantry weapons – Japan References External links Small Arms of WWI Primer 070: Japanese Nambu Type A Modified, at C&Rsenal Nambu World, Original & Collectible Ammo, at Nambu World Pistol and rifle cartridges Military cartridges World War II infantry weapons of Japan Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1904