Cartridge comparison
.356 TSW vs 9x21mm
.356 TSW and 9x21mm are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .356 TSW | 9x21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1980 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3559″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 0.8327″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 34,084 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 5–6.5 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.
