Lindcott Armory Compare / .357 AutoMag vs 9mm Winchester Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.357 AutoMag vs 9mm Winchester Magnum
.357 AutoMag is faster (1,610 vs 1,550 fps); .357 AutoMag carries more energy (810 vs 666 ft·lb); 9mm Winchester Magnum recoils less.
.357 AutoMag →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9mm Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .357 AutoMag | 9mm Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1977 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.358″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 1.299″ | 1.16″ |
| Velocity | 1,500–1,610 fps | 1,475–1,550 fps |
| Energy | 624–810 ft·lb | 556–666 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 36,985 psi | 45,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 3.5–5.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .357 AutoMag faster than 9mm Winchester Magnum?
- .357 AutoMag is faster — up to 1,610 fps versus 1,550 fps.
- Does .357 AutoMag hit harder than 9mm Winchester Magnum?
- .357 AutoMag carries more muzzle energy (810 vs 666 ft·lb).