Lindcott Armory Compare / .25 NAA vs .32 ACP
Cartridge comparison
.25 NAA vs .32 ACP
.25 NAA is faster (1,450 vs 1,050 fps); .25 NAA carries more energy (185 vs 160 ft·lb); .32 ACP recoils less.
.25 NAA →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 NAA | .32 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 2002 | 1899 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.251″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 0.745″ | 0.68″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,450 fps | 900–1,050 fps |
| Energy | 140–185 ft·lb | 120–160 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 23,000 psi | 20,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–3 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .25 NAA faster than .32 ACP?
- .25 NAA is faster — up to 1,450 fps versus 1,050 fps.
- Does .25 NAA hit harder than .32 ACP?
- .25 NAA carries more muzzle energy (185 vs 160 ft·lb).