Cartridge comparison
.32 ACP vs .32 S&W Long
.32 ACP and .32 S&W Long are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 ACP | .32 S&W Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1899 | 1896 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3125″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 0.6799″ | 0.9201″ |
| Max pressure | 20,500 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1.5–3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
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.