Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 ACP vs .32 ACP
Cartridge comparison
.25 ACP vs .32 ACP
.32 ACP is faster (1,050 vs 900 fps); .32 ACP carries more energy (160 vs 90 ft·lb); .25 ACP recoils less.
.25 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 ACP | .32 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1899 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.25″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 0.615″ | 0.68″ |
| Velocity | 750–900 fps | 900–1,050 fps |
| Energy | 62–90 ft·lb | 120–160 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 20,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1–2 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 15 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 ACP faster than .32 ACP?
- .32 ACP is faster — up to 1,050 fps versus 900 fps.
- Does .25 ACP hit harder than .32 ACP?
- .32 ACP carries more muzzle energy (160 vs 90 ft·lb).