Cartridge comparison
.357 SIG vs .38-45 Clerke
.357 SIG and .38-45 Clerke are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .357 SIG | .38-45 Clerke | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1963 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.355″ | 0.357″ |
| Case length | 0.865″ | 0.8799″ |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 25,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 11–13.8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 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.
