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Cartridge comparison

.32 Rimfire vs .32 S&W

.32 Rimfire and .32 S&W are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.32 Rimfire.32 S&W
TypePistolRevolver
Introduced18571878
Bullet diameter0.316″0.315″
Case length0.5752″0.6051″
Max pressure10,000 psi17,000 psi
Recoil1.5–2.5 ft·lb1–2 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd25 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.

ToolOverlay .32 Rimfire and .32 S&W trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare