Cartridge comparison
11.3x36mmR Gasser vs .45 Colt
11.3x36mmR Gasser and .45 Colt are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| 11.3x36mmR Gasser | .45 Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1867 | 1872 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4449″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.4173″ | 1.285″ |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 14,000 psi |
| Recoil | 29.7–36.1 ft·lb | 10–10.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 100 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | Obsolete | — |
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.
