Lindcott Armory Compare / .357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum
Cartridge comparison
.357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum
.44 Magnum carries more energy (1,200 vs 750 ft·lb); .357 Magnum recoils less.
.357 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Magnum →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .357 Magnum | .44 Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1934 | 1955 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.357″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 1.29″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,180–1,650 fps | 1,200–1,650 fps |
| Energy | 450–750 ft·lb | 750–1,200 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–20 ft·lb | 22–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Does .357 Magnum hit harder than .44 Magnum?
- .44 Magnum carries more muzzle energy (1,200 vs 750 ft·lb).