Lindcott Armory Compare / .41 Long Colt vs .44-40 Winchester
Cartridge comparison
.41 Long Colt vs .44-40 Winchester
.44-40 Winchester is faster (1,400 vs 785 fps); .44-40 Winchester carries more energy (945 vs 274 ft·lb); .41 Long Colt recoils less.
.41 Long Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44-40 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .41 Long Colt | .44-40 Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1877 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.386″ | 0.427″ |
| Case length | 1.126″ | 1.305″ |
| Velocity | 730–785 fps | 1,150–1,400 fps |
| Energy | 237–274 ft·lb | 585–945 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 13,000 psi | 11,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 6–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 35 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .41 Long Colt faster than .44-40 Winchester?
- .44-40 Winchester is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 785 fps.
- Does .41 Long Colt hit harder than .44-40 Winchester?
- .44-40 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (945 vs 274 ft·lb).