Cartridge comparison
.380 Short vs 9mm Ultra
.380 Short and 9mm Ultra are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .380 Short | 9mm Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1936 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3602″ | 0.3547″ |
| Case length | 0.7047″ | 0.7087″ |
| Max pressure | 9,863 psi | 26,107 psi |
| Recoil | 2.7–2.9 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not 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.
