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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1998 | 1930 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3559″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 1.1551″ |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 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.