Cartridge comparison
.357-44 Bain & Davis vs .357 AutoMag
.357-44 Bain & Davis and .357 AutoMag are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357-44 Bain & Davis | .357 AutoMag | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Handgun | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1964 | 1971 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.3591″ |
| Case length | 1.28″ | 1.2992″ |
| Max pressure | 36,000 psi | 36,985 psi |
| Recoil | 4.9–5.6 ft·lb | 8–9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 150 yd | 100 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.
