Cartridge comparison
.30 Luger vs 9mm FX (Simunition)
.30 Luger and 9mm FX (Simunition) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .30 Luger | 9mm FX (Simunition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1900 | 1998 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3091″ | 0.3039″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 0.7681″ |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 5,076 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 3.2–4 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.
