Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 ACP vs 5.5mm Velo-Dog
Cartridge comparison
.25 ACP vs 5.5mm Velo-Dog
.25 ACP is faster (900 vs 800 fps); .25 ACP carries more energy (90 vs 54 ft·lb); 5.5mm Velo-Dog recoils less.
.25 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
5.5mm Velo-Dog →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .25 ACP | 5.5mm Velo-Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1894 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.25″ | 0.225″ |
| Case length | 0.615″ | 1.12″ |
| Velocity | 750–900 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 62–90 ft·lb | 42–54 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1–2 ft·lb | 0.3–0.8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 15 yd | 20 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 ACP faster than 5.5mm Velo-Dog?
- .25 ACP is faster — up to 900 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .25 ACP hit harder than 5.5mm Velo-Dog?
- .25 ACP carries more muzzle energy (90 vs 54 ft·lb).