Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 Long Colt vs .32 S&W Long
Cartridge comparison
.32 Long Colt vs .32 S&W Long
.32 Long Colt is faster (820 vs 800 fps); .32 S&W Long carries more energy (139 vs 134 ft·lb); .32 S&W Long recoils less.
.32 Long Colt →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 Long Colt | .32 S&W Long | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1875 | 1896 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.313″ | 0.312″ |
| Case length | 0.9″ | 0.92″ |
| Velocity | 755–820 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 104–134 ft·lb | 107–139 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 15,000 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 1.5–3 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 20 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 Long Colt faster than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 Long Colt is faster — up to 820 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .32 Long Colt hit harder than .32 S&W Long?
- .32 S&W Long carries more muzzle energy (139 vs 134 ft·lb).