Lindcott Armory Compare / .356 TSW vs .38-44 Heavy Duty
Cartridge comparison
.356 TSW vs .38-44 Heavy Duty
.356 TSW is faster (1,500 vs 1,200 fps); .356 TSW carries more energy (574 vs 505 ft·lb); .356 TSW recoils less.
.356 TSW →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.38-44 Heavy Duty →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .356 TSW | .38-44 Heavy Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1998 | 1930 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.355″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | — |
| Velocity | 1,400–1,500 fps | 1,100–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 500–574 ft·lb | 424–505 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .356 TSW faster than .38-44 Heavy Duty?
- .356 TSW is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .356 TSW hit harder than .38-44 Heavy Duty?
- .356 TSW carries more muzzle energy (574 vs 505 ft·lb).