Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.65x21mm Parabellum vs 8mm Nambu
Cartridge comparison
7.65x21mm Parabellum vs 8mm Nambu
7.65x21mm Parabellum is faster (1,350 vs 1,050 fps); 7.65x21mm Parabellum carries more energy (376 vs 250 ft·lb); 8mm Nambu recoils less.
7.65x21mm Parabellum →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8mm Nambu →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.65x21mm Parabellum | 8mm Nambu | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1906 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.309″ | 0.32″ |
| Case length | 0.827″ | 0.866″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,350 fps | 900–1,050 fps |
| Energy | 297–376 ft·lb | 184–250 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 34,100 psi | 22,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.65x21mm Parabellum faster than 8mm Nambu?
- 7.65x21mm Parabellum is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 1,050 fps.
- Does 7.65x21mm Parabellum hit harder than 8mm Nambu?
- 7.65x21mm Parabellum carries more muzzle energy (376 vs 250 ft·lb).