Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 H&R Magnum vs .32 S&W Long
Cartridge comparison
.32 H&R Magnum vs .32 S&W Long
.32 H&R Magnum is faster (1,200 vs 800 fps); .32 H&R Magnum carries more energy (300 vs 139 ft·lb); .32 S&W Long recoils less.
.32 H&R Magnum →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 H&R Magnum | .32 S&W Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1984 | 1896 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 1.075″ | 0.92″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–1,200 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 190–300 ft·lb | 107–139 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 4–6.5 ft·lb | 1.5–3 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 H&R Magnum faster than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 H&R Magnum is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .32 H&R Magnum hit harder than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 H&R Magnum carries more muzzle energy (300 vs 139 ft·lb).