Cartridge comparison
.41 Action Express vs .44 Special
.41 Action Express and .44 Special are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .41 Action Express | .44 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1986 | 1907 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.41″ | 0.4291″ |
| Case length | 0.8661″ | 1.1598″ |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 15,500 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 50 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.