Cartridge comparison
9mm Glisenti vs 9x20mm VGW
9mm Glisenti and 9x20mm VGW are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 9mm Glisenti | 9x20mm VGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1910 | 2009 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3551″ | 0.3555″ |
| Case length | 0.7539″ | 0.7933″ |
| Max pressure | 20,305 psi | 43,511 psi |
| Recoil | 5–5.3 ft·lb | 4.5–4.8 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.
