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Cartridge comparison

10mm Auto vs .41 Action Express

10mm Auto and .41 Action Express are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

10mm Auto.41 Action Express
TypePistolPistol
Introduced19831986
Bullet diameter0.4004″0.41″
Case length0.9921″0.8661″
Max pressure37,500 psi35,000 psi
Recoil14–22 ft·lb5–8 ft·lb
Effective range75 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 10mm Auto and .41 Action Express trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare