Lindcott Armory Pistol · Not SAAMI standardized
.356 TSW
Smith & Wesson and Federal's Tactical Sport Weapon cartridge developed for high-capacity duty pistols.
- Introduced
- 1998
- Type
- Pistol
- Origin
- United States
- Inventor
- Smith & Wesson
- Manufacturer
- Smith & Wesson / Winchester
- Standard
- Not SAAMI standardized
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.355″
- Case length
- 0.85″
- Overall length
- 1.16″
- Base ⌀
- 0.391″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.394″
- Case capacity
- 15.5 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:10
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Semi-Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 50,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 100 yd
- Recoil
- 6–9 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 1,400–1,500 fps
- Energy
- 500–574 ft·lb
- By real loads
- 1,200–1,320 fps · 15 loads
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load. Real published loads span the "by real loads" range above.
Factory loads
In production — 15 active loads across 14 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma | Classic | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $1.80 |
| Kynoch | Classic | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $8.00 |
| RWS | Classic | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $1.60 |
| Armscor | Standard | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $0.06 |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $2.80 |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $0.85 |
| Fiocchi | Match | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $0.55 |
| PPU | Standard | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $0.55 |
| Wolf | FMJ | 147 | FMJ | 1,320 | 569 | — | $0.35 |
| Fiocchi | FMJ Training | 147 | FMJ | 1,250 | 510 | — | $0.55 |
| Hornady | Critical Defense | 147 | FTX | 1,200 | 470 | — | $1.20 |
| Winchester | Supreme | 147 | JHP | 1,200 | 470 | — | $0.85 |
| Remington | Golden Saber | 147 | BJHP | 1,200 | 470 | — | $0.85 |
| Speer | Gold Dot | 147 | Gold Dot HP | 1,200 | 470 | — | $1.20 |
| Federal | Personal Defense | 147 | JHP | 1,200 | 470 | — | $0.85 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Dimensions
Reloading cost
Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.
Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.
Connected reference
History
Developed by Smith & Wesson and Federal Cartridge in the late 1990s for high-capacity duty pistols. Designed to fit in double-stack magazines while offering performance between 9mm and .40 S&W. Never achieved significant market penetration despite S&W's promotion.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .356 TSW use?
- .356 TSW typically uses a 1:10 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .356 TSW?
- .356 TSW uses a 0.355″ (9.017 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .356 TSW still in production?
- .356 TSW is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is .356 TSW used for?
- .356 TSW is primarily used for self-defense.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 15 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →