Cartridge comparison
.380 Long vs 9mm Largo
.380 Long and 9mm Largo are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .380 Long | 9mm Largo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1903 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3602″ | 0.3551″ |
| Case length | 0.9567″ | 0.9055″ |
| Max pressure | 11,168 psi | 34,084 psi |
| Recoil | 5.8–6.3 ft·lb | 4–6.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
