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Cartridge comparison

9mm Luger vs 9mm Winchester Magnum

9mm Luger and 9mm Winchester Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Representative trajectories · velocity only, no drag model · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
-60" -50" -40" -30" -20" -10" 0" Line of sight 0 yd 50 yd 100 yd 150 yd 200 yd 25 yd zero 61″ drop @ 200 yd
9mm Luger1,000 fps Zero

Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.

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Side by side

9mm Luger9mm Winchester Magnum
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19021977
Bullet diameter0.3549″0.355″
Case length0.7539″1.1598″
Velocity1,000 fps
Energy326 ft·lb
Max pressure35,000 psi45,000 psi
Recoil5–8 ft·lb3.5–5.5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd100 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.

ToolOverlay 9mm Luger and 9mm Winchester Magnum trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare