Cartridge comparison
8mm Roth-Steyr vs 9mm Steyr
8mm Roth-Steyr and 9mm Steyr are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 8mm Roth-Steyr | 9mm Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1907 | 1912 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3211″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.7343″ | 0.9134″ |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 19,580 psi |
| Recoil | 2–3.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
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.