Cartridge comparison
.357-44 Bain & Davis vs 9mm Mars
.357-44 Bain & Davis and 9mm Mars are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357-44 Bain & Davis | 9mm Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Handgun | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1964 | 1899 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.3598″ |
| Case length | 1.28″ | 1.0362″ |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 4.9–5.6 ft·lb | 12.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Wildcat | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not 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.
