Cartridge comparison
.38-45 Clerke vs 9-45 VAC
.38-45 Clerke and 9-45 VAC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38-45 Clerke | 9-45 VAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1963 | 2021 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.8799″ | 0.8976″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 34,084 psi |
| Recoil | 11–13.8 ft·lb | 12–14.6 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.
