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Cartridge comparison

.38 Short Colt vs .41 Short

.38 Short Colt and .41 Short are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.38 Short Colt.41 Short
TypePistolPistol
Introduced18751863
Bullet diameter0.375″0.405″
Case length0.765″0.4669″
Max pressure13,000 psi12,000 psi
Recoil2.5–4 ft·lb1.5–2.5 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd25 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.

ToolOverlay .38 Short Colt and .41 Short trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare