Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 Long Colt vs .32 Short Colt
Cartridge comparison
.32 Long Colt vs .32 Short Colt
.32 Long Colt is faster (820 vs 800 fps); .32 Long Colt carries more energy (134 vs 117 ft·lb).
.32 Long Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32 Short Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .32 Long Colt | .32 Short Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1875 | 1875 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.313″ | 0.313″ |
| Case length | 0.9″ | 0.65″ |
| Velocity | 755–820 fps | 745–800 fps |
| Energy | 104–134 ft·lb | 99–117 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 17,500 psi |
| Recoil | 3–5 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 20 yd | 15 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 Long Colt faster than .32 Short Colt?
- .32 Long Colt is faster — up to 820 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .32 Long Colt hit harder than .32 Short Colt?
- .32 Long Colt carries more muzzle energy (134 vs 117 ft·lb).