Cartridge comparison
.38 Special vs 9mm Bergmann No.3
.38 Special and 9mm Bergmann No.3 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Special | 9mm Bergmann No.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1894 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 1.1551″ | 0.9094″ |
| Max pressure | 17,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3.2–3.3 ft·lb | 3.3–4.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 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.
