Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 ACP vs .32 S&W Long
Cartridge comparison
.32 ACP vs .32 S&W Long
.32 ACP is faster (1,050 vs 800 fps); .32 ACP carries more energy (160 vs 139 ft·lb); .32 ACP recoils less.
.32 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32 S&W Long →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .32 ACP | .32 S&W Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1896 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 0.68″ | 0.92″ |
| Velocity | 900–1,050 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 120–160 ft·lb | 107–139 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 20,500 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1.5–3 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 ACP faster than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 ACP is faster — up to 1,050 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .32 ACP hit harder than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 ACP carries more muzzle energy (160 vs 139 ft·lb).