Cartridge comparison
9mm Bergmann No.3 vs 9mm FAR
9mm Bergmann No.3 and 9mm FAR are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 9mm Bergmann No.3 | 9mm FAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1894 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.355″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.9094″ | 0.9508″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 37,710 psi |
| Recoil | 3.3–4.3 ft·lb | 6.8–7.6 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
