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Cartridge comparison

.32 NAA vs .32 Short Colt

.32 NAA and .32 Short Colt are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay .32 NAA and .32 Short Colt trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

.32 NAA.32 Short Colt
TypePistolPistol
Introduced20021875
Bullet diameter0.3129″0.3169″
Case length0.6799″0.6201″
Max pressure25,700 psi14,504 psi
Recoil3 ft·lb1.1–1.2 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd25 yd
SAAMISAAMI (not in current Z299)Not SAAMI standardized
CIPNot standardizedCIP standardized
Obsolete—Obsolete

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.

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