Cartridge comparison
.32 ACP vs 8mm Bergmann-Simplex
.32 ACP and 8mm Bergmann-Simplex are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 ACP | 8mm Bergmann-Simplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1901 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3125″ | 0.315″ |
| Case length | 0.6799″ | 0.7087″ |
| Max pressure | 20,500 psi | — |
| Recoil | 1.3–1.5 ft·lb | 1.3–1.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
