Lindcott Armory Compare / 10.4mm Italian Ordnance vs 11mm French Ordnance
Cartridge comparison
10.4mm Italian Ordnance vs 11mm French Ordnance
10.4mm Italian Ordnance is faster (755 vs 690 fps); 10.4mm Italian Ordnance carries more energy (224 vs 197 ft·lb).
10.4mm Italian Ordnance →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
11mm French Ordnance →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 10.4mm Italian Ordnance | 11mm French Ordnance | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1874 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.422″ | 0.451″ |
| Case length | 0.89″ | 2.244″ |
| Velocity | 722–755 fps | 657–690 fps |
| Energy | 205–224 ft·lb | 179–197 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 35 yd | 30 yd |
FAQs
- Is 10.4mm Italian Ordnance faster than 11mm French Ordnance?
- 10.4mm Italian Ordnance is faster — up to 755 fps versus 690 fps.
- Does 10.4mm Italian Ordnance hit harder than 11mm French Ordnance?
- 10.4mm Italian Ordnance carries more muzzle energy (224 vs 197 ft·lb).