Cartridge comparison
.32 Short Colt vs .320 Revolver (Short)
.32 Short Colt and .320 Revolver (Short) are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .32 Short Colt | .320 Revolver (Short) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1875 | 1868 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3169″ | 0.315″ |
| Case length | 0.6201″ | 0.6535″ |
| Max pressure | 14,504 psi | 17,405 psi |
| Recoil | 1.1–1.2 ft·lb | 0.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | Not SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | CIP standardized |
| Obsolete | 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.
