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Cartridge comparison

.32 S&W Long vs .38 S&W

.32 S&W Long and .38 S&W are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.32 S&W Long.38 S&W
TypeRevolverRevolver
Introduced18961877
Bullet diameter0.312″0.361″
Case length0.9201″0.7752″
Max pressure15,000 psi14,500 psi
Recoil1.5–3 ft·lb2.5–4 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd50 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 S&W Long and .38 S&W trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare