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Cartridge comparison

.25 NAA vs 9x18mm Makarov

.25 NAA and 9x18mm Makarov are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.25 NAA9x18mm Makarov
TypePistolPistol
Introduced20021951
Bullet diameter0.251″0.365″
Case length0.7449″0.7126″
Max pressure23,000 psi23,200 psi
Recoil1.5–3 ft·lb3–5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd50 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.

ToolOverlay .25 NAA and 9x18mm Makarov trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare