Cartridge comparison
.38 Long Colt vs .380/200
.38 Long Colt and .380/200 are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Long Colt | .380/200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1875 | 1922 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3591″ | 0.361″ |
| Case length | 1.035″ | 0.7752″ |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 1.2–3.2 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI (not in current Z299) | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
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.
