Cartridge comparison
.38 Short Colt vs .38 TPC
.38 Short Colt and .38 TPC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .38 Short Colt | .38 TPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1875 | 2024 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3591″ | 0.3551″ |
| Case length | 0.765″ | 0.7205″ |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 1.6–2.5 ft·lb | 4.1 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 25 yd | 50 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.
