Cartridge comparison
.32 S&W vs .32 Short Colt
.32 S&W and .32 Short Colt are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 S&W | .32 Short Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1875 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.315″ | 0.3169″ |
| Case length | 0.6051″ | 0.6201″ |
| Max pressure | 17,000 psi | 14,504 psi |
| Recoil | 1–2 ft·lb | 1.1–1.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP 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.
