Lindcott Armory Compare / .41 Long vs .41 Short
Cartridge comparison
.41 Long vs .41 Short
.41 Long is faster (650 vs 500 fps); .41 Long carries more energy (150 vs 72 ft·lb).
.41 Long →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.41 Short →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .41 Long | .41 Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1863 | 1863 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.406″ | 0.406″ |
| Case length | 0.875″ | 0.528″ |
| Velocity | 530–650 fps | 425–500 fps |
| Energy | 100–150 ft·lb | 52–72 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 15 yd |
FAQs
- Is .41 Long faster than .41 Short?
- .41 Long is faster — up to 650 fps versus 500 fps.
- Does .41 Long hit harder than .41 Short?
- .41 Long carries more muzzle energy (150 vs 72 ft·lb).