Lindcott Armory Compare / .41 Action Express vs .44 Special
Cartridge comparison
.41 Action Express vs .44 Special
.41 Action Express is faster (1,350 vs 900 fps); .41 Action Express carries more energy (689 vs 400 ft·lb).
.41 Action Express →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Special →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .41 Action Express | .44 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1986 | 1907 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.41″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 0.866″ | 1.16″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,350 fps | 700–900 fps |
| Energy | 384–689 ft·lb | 220–400 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 15,500 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .41 Action Express faster than .44 Special?
- .41 Action Express is faster — up to 1,350 fps versus 900 fps.
- Does .41 Action Express hit harder than .44 Special?
- .41 Action Express carries more muzzle energy (689 vs 400 ft·lb).