Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 BB Cap vs 9mm Flobert
Cartridge comparison
.22 BB Cap vs 9mm Flobert
9mm Flobert carries more energy (78 vs 29 ft·lb); .22 BB Cap recoils less.
.22 BB Cap →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Flobert →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .22 BB Cap | 9mm Flobert | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Shotshell |
| Introduced | 1845 | 1845 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.222″ | 0.354″ |
| Case length | 0.28″ | 0.787″ |
| Velocity | 700–800 fps | 600–800 fps |
| Energy | 20–29 ft·lb | 44–78 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 7,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.2–0.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 10 yd | 10 yd |
FAQs
- Does .22 BB Cap hit harder than 9mm Flobert?
- 9mm Flobert carries more muzzle energy (78 vs 29 ft·lb).