Lindcott Armory Compare / 7.65x21mm Parabellum vs 9mm Luger
Cartridge comparison
7.65x21mm Parabellum vs 9mm Luger
7.65x21mm Parabellum is faster (1,350 vs 1,250 fps); 9mm Luger carries more energy (400 vs 376 ft·lb); 7.65x21mm Parabellum recoils less.
7.65x21mm Parabellum →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Luger →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 7.65x21mm Parabellum | 9mm Luger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1898 | 1902 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.309″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.827″ | 0.754″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,350 fps | 990–1,250 fps |
| Energy | 297–376 ft·lb | 300–400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 34,100 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 7.65x21mm Parabellum faster than 9mm Luger?
- 7.65x21mm Parabellum is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 1,250 fps.
- Does 7.65x21mm Parabellum hit harder than 9mm Luger?
- 9mm Luger carries more muzzle energy (400 vs 376 ft·lb).