Cartridge comparison
11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) vs .45 GAP
11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) and .45 GAP are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11mm 73 (11mm French Ordnance Mle 1873 variant) | .45 GAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1873 | 2003 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4567″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.6949″ | 0.7551″ |
| Max pressure | 16,679 psi | 23,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6.1–7.3 ft·lb | 9.7–10.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
