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Cartridge comparison

2.7mm Kolibri vs 3mm Kolibri

2.7mm Kolibri and 3mm Kolibri are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

2.7mm Kolibri3mm Kolibri
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19141914
Bullet diameter0.1063″0.12″
Case length0.3701″0.3201″
Max pressure25,000 psi25,000 psi
Recoil0.1–0.3 ft·lb0.1–0.3 ft·lb

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.

ToolOverlay 2.7mm Kolibri and 3mm Kolibri trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare