Lindcott Armory Revolver · Obsolete
.442 Webley RIC
Webley's compact revolver cartridge for Royal Irish Constabulary pattern revolvers from 1872.
- Introduced
- 1872
- Type
- Revolver
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Inventor
- Webley & Scott
- Manufacturer
- Webley
- Standard
- Obsolete
- Status
- Discontinued
- Availability
- Collector
- Bullet ⌀
- 0.436″
- Case length
- 0.69″
- Overall length
- 1.1″
- Base ⌀
- 0.472″
- Rim ⌀
- 0.503″
- Case capacity
- 18 gr H₂O
- Twist
- 1:20
- Primer
- Boxer Small Pistol
- Case type
- Rimmed
- Max pressure
- 18,000 psi
- Eff. range
- 50 yd
- Recoil
- 2.5–3.5 ft·lb
- Subsonic
- Capable
Ballistics
- Velocity
- 650–720 fps
- Energy
- 178–253 ft·lb
- Typical MSRP
- $0.85/rd · price history →
- Parent case
- —
Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input, not a measured load.
Factory loads
In production — 7 active loads across 6 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC | $/rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | Standard | 220 | FMJ | 710 | 246 | — | — |
| Kynoch | Standard | 220 | LRN | 700 | 239 | — | — |
| PPU | Range | 220 | FMJ | 700 | 239 | — | $0.38 |
| Sellier & Bellot | Sport | 220 | FMJ | 700 | 239 | — | $0.65 |
| Fiocchi | Range | 224 | LRN | 700 | 244 | — | $0.85 |
| Buffalo Arms | Lead RN Reproduction | 220 | Lead RN | 650 | 206 | — | — |
| Fiocchi | Lead RN | 220 | Lead RN | 650 | 206 | — | $0.85 |
| Norma | Classic | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | — |
| Kynoch | Classic | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | — |
| Buffalo Arms | Custom | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | — |
| RWS | Classic | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | — |
| Sellier & Bellot | SP | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | $0.85 |
| PPU | Standard | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | $0.38 |
| Wolf | FMJ | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | $0.35 |
| Armscor | Standard | 200 | Lead Round Nose | 750 | 250 | — | $0.06 |
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
Webley & Scott developed this cartridge for the Royal Irish Constabulary pattern revolver in 1872. The compact, low-velocity load was designed for police use where over-penetration was a concern. Widely issued to British colonial police forces throughout the Empire through WWII.
FAQs
- What twist rate does .442 Webley RIC use?
- .442 Webley RIC typically uses a 1:20 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is .442 Webley RIC?
- .442 Webley RIC uses a 0.436″ (11.0744 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is .442 Webley RIC still in production?
- .442 Webley RIC is discontinued; typical availability is collector.
- What is .442 Webley RIC used for?
- .442 Webley RIC is primarily used for self-defense.
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 7 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. Spotted an error? Report it →