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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1860 | 1878 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.316″ | 0.315″ |
| Case length | 0.5752″ | 0.6051″ |
| Max pressure | 10,000 psi | 17,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1–2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | Not standardized | CIP 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.
