Cartridge comparison
.38 Rimfire vs .41 Short
.38 Rimfire and .41 Short are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Rimfire | .41 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1861 | 1863 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.374″ | 0.405″ |
| Case length | 0.7299″ | 0.4669″ |
| Max pressure | 12,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 25 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.