Lindcott Armory Compare / .44-40 Winchester vs .44 Colt
Cartridge comparison
.44-40 Winchester vs .44 Colt
.44-40 Winchester is faster (1,400 vs 800 fps); .44-40 Winchester carries more energy (945 vs 320 ft·lb); .44 Colt recoils less.
.44-40 Winchester →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44-40 Winchester | .44 Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1873 | 1871 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.427″ | 0.451″ |
| Case length | 1.305″ | 1.1″ |
| Velocity | 1,150–1,400 fps | 740–800 fps |
| Energy | 585–945 ft·lb | 255–320 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 11,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–10 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 40 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44-40 Winchester faster than .44 Colt?
- .44-40 Winchester is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .44-40 Winchester hit harder than .44 Colt?
- .44-40 Winchester carries more muzzle energy (945 vs 320 ft·lb).