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Cartridge comparison

9mm Ultra vs 9x18mm Makarov

9mm Ultra and 9x18mm Makarov are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

9mm Ultra9x18mm Makarov
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19361951
Bullet diameter0.3547″0.365″
Case length0.7028″0.7126″
Max pressure26,107 psi23,200 psi
Recoil3–5 ft·lb3–5 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd50 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 Ultra and 9x18mm Makarov trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare