Lindcott Armory Compare / 9mm Luger vs 9mm Ultra
Cartridge comparison
9mm Luger vs 9mm Ultra
9mm Luger is faster (1,250 vs 1,066 fps); 9mm Luger carries more energy (400 vs 272 ft·lb); 9mm Ultra recoils less.
9mm Luger →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Ultra →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 9mm Luger | 9mm Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1902 | 1936 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.355″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.754″ | 0.703″ |
| Velocity | 990–1,250 fps | 1,020–1,066 fps |
| Energy | 300–400 ft·lb | 231–272 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 26,107 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 9mm Luger faster than 9mm Ultra?
- 9mm Luger is faster — up to 1,250 fps versus 1,066 fps.
- Does 9mm Luger hit harder than 9mm Ultra?
- 9mm Luger carries more muzzle energy (400 vs 272 ft·lb).