Lindcott Armory Compare / 9mm Largo vs 9mm Steyr
Cartridge comparison
9mm Largo vs 9mm Steyr
9mm Largo is faster (1,200 vs 1,165 fps); 9mm Largo carries more energy (397 vs 350 ft·lb); 9mm Steyr recoils less.
9mm Largo →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Steyr →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 9mm Largo | 9mm Steyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1903 | 1912 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.356″ | 0.356″ |
| Case length | 0.91″ | 0.913″ |
| Velocity | 1,100–1,200 fps | 1,110–1,165 fps |
| Energy | 333–397 ft·lb | 317–350 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 34,084 psi | 19,580 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 9mm Largo faster than 9mm Steyr?
- 9mm Largo is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 1,165 fps.
- Does 9mm Largo hit harder than 9mm Steyr?
- 9mm Largo carries more muzzle energy (397 vs 350 ft·lb).