Lindcott Armory Compare / .357 Herrett vs .38-44 Heavy Duty
Cartridge comparison
.357 Herrett vs .38-44 Heavy Duty
.357 Herrett is faster (2,200 vs 1,200 fps); .357 Herrett carries more energy (1,697 vs 505 ft·lb); .38-44 Heavy Duty recoils less.
.357 Herrett →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 ↗
| .357 Herrett | .38-44 Heavy Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1971 | 1930 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.357″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 1.75″ | — |
| Velocity | 1,800–2,200 fps | 1,100–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 899–1,697 ft·lb | 424–505 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 25,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–15 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .357 Herrett faster than .38-44 Heavy Duty?
- .357 Herrett is faster — up to 2,200 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .357 Herrett hit harder than .38-44 Heavy Duty?
- .357 Herrett carries more muzzle energy (1,697 vs 505 ft·lb).