Cartridge comparison
.32 S&W Long vs 7.62x38mmR Nagant
.32 S&W Long and 7.62x38mmR Nagant are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 S&W Long | 7.62x38mmR Nagant | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1896 | 1895 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.312″ | 0.3079″ |
| Case length | 0.9201″ | 1.5276″ |
| Max pressure | 15,000 psi | 18,900 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–3 ft·lb | 2–3.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 25 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.