Cartridge comparison
.38 Long Colt vs 9mm FAR
.38 Long Colt and 9mm FAR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Long Colt | 9mm FAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1875 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3591″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 1.035″ | 0.9508″ |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 37,710 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 6.8–7.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 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.
