Lindcott Armory Compare / 8mm Roth-Steyr vs 9mm Steyr
Cartridge comparison
8mm Roth-Steyr vs 9mm Steyr
9mm Steyr is faster (1,165 vs 1,066 fps); 9mm Steyr carries more energy (350 vs 295 ft·lb); 8mm Roth-Steyr recoils less.
8mm Roth-Steyr →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Steyr →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 8mm Roth-Steyr | 9mm Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1912 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.321″ | 0.356″ |
| Case length | 0.734″ | 0.913″ |
| Velocity | 1,033–1,066 fps | 1,110–1,165 fps |
| Energy | 277–295 ft·lb | 317–350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 19,580 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 8mm Roth-Steyr faster than 9mm Steyr?
- 9mm Steyr is faster — up to 1,165 fps versus 1,066 fps.
- Does 8mm Roth-Steyr hit harder than 9mm Steyr?
- 9mm Steyr carries more muzzle energy (350 vs 295 ft·lb).