Lindcott Armory Compare / .32 S&W vs .32 Short Colt
Cartridge comparison
.32 S&W vs .32 Short Colt
.32 Short Colt is faster (800 vs 750 fps); .32 S&W carries more energy (118 vs 117 ft·lb); .32 S&W recoils less.
.32 S&W →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.32 Short Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .32 S&W | .32 Short Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1875 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.312″ | 0.313″ |
| Case length | 0.61″ | 0.65″ |
| Velocity | 680–750 fps | 745–800 fps |
| Energy | 97–118 ft·lb | 99–117 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 17,000 psi | 17,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1–2 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 15 yd |
FAQs
- Is .32 S&W faster than .32 Short Colt?
- .32 Short Colt is faster — up to 800 fps versus 750 fps.
- Does .32 S&W hit harder than .32 Short Colt?
- .32 S&W carries more muzzle energy (118 vs 117 ft·lb).