Lindcott Armory Compare / .22 CB Cap vs 9mm Flobert
Cartridge comparison
.22 CB Cap vs 9mm Flobert
9mm Flobert is faster (800 vs 710 fps); 9mm Flobert carries more energy (78 vs 33 ft·lb); .22 CB Cap recoils less.
.22 CB 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 CB Cap | 9mm Flobert | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rimfire | Shotshell |
| Introduced | 1888 | 1845 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.222″ | 0.354″ |
| Case length | 0.695″ | 0.787″ |
| Velocity | 700–710 fps | 600–800 fps |
| Energy | 32–33 ft·lb | 44–78 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 6,000 psi | 7,000 psi |
| Recoil | 0.1–0.3 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 10 yd |
FAQs
- Is .22 CB Cap faster than 9mm Flobert?
- 9mm Flobert is faster — up to 800 fps versus 710 fps.
- Does .22 CB Cap hit harder than 9mm Flobert?
- 9mm Flobert carries more muzzle energy (78 vs 33 ft·lb).