Lindcott Armory Compare / .41 Long vs .44 Henry
Cartridge comparison
.41 Long vs .44 Henry
.44 Henry is faster (1,200 vs 650 fps); .44 Henry carries more energy (690 vs 150 ft·lb); .41 Long recoils less.
.41 Long →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Henry →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .41 Long | .44 Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1863 | 1860 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.406″ | 0.446″ |
| Case length | 0.875″ | 0.875″ |
| Velocity | 530–650 fps | 1,100–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 100–150 ft·lb | 537–690 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 12,000 psi |
| Recoil | 1.5–2.5 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 25 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .41 Long faster than .44 Henry?
- .44 Henry is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 650 fps.
- Does .41 Long hit harder than .44 Henry?
- .44 Henry carries more muzzle energy (690 vs 150 ft·lb).