Cartridge comparison
.357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum
.357 Magnum and .44 Magnum are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357 Magnum | .44 Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1934 | 1955 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.357″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 1.2902″ | 1.285″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 36,000 psi |
| Recoil | 12–20 ft·lb | 22–35 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 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.