Cartridge comparison
.380/200 vs 9x20mm VGW
.380/200 and 9x20mm VGW are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .380/200 | 9x20mm VGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1922 | 2009 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.361″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.7752″ | 0.7933″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 43,511 psi |
| Recoil | 1.2–3.2 ft·lb | 4.5–4.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
