Cartridge comparison
11mm French Ordnance vs 11mm German Service
11mm French Ordnance and 11mm German Service are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11mm French Ordnance | 11mm German Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1873 | 1879 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4512″ | 0.446″ |
| Case length | 0.6693″ | 2.3622″ |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 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.