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Cartridge comparison

.356 TSW vs .38-44 Heavy Duty

.356 TSW and .38-44 Heavy Duty are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.356 TSW.38-44 Heavy Duty
TypePistolRevolver
Introduced19981930
Bullet diameter0.3559″0.357″
Case length0.85″1.1551″
Max pressure50,000 psi25,000 psi
Recoil6–9 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Effective range50 yd50 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.

ToolOverlay .356 TSW and .38-44 Heavy Duty trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare