Cartridge comparison
.40 S&W vs .41 Short Colt
.40 S&W and .41 Short Colt are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .40 S&W | .41 Short Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1990 | 1875 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4″ | 0.402″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 0.637″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8.9–10 ft·lb | 4–4.3 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | 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.
