Cartridge comparison
.38/.357 FX (Simunition) vs .38 ACP
.38/.357 FX (Simunition) and .38 ACP are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38/.357 FX (Simunition) | .38 ACP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1998 | 1900 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.352″ | 0.356″ |
| Case length | 0.915″ | 0.9″ |
| Max pressure | 5,076 psi | 26,500 psi |
| Recoil | 6.2–7.6 ft·lb | 4–5.2 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.
