Cartridge comparison
.44-40 Winchester vs .440 Cor-Bon
.44-40 Winchester and .440 Cor-Bon are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .44-40 Winchester | .440 Cor-Bon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1873 | 1998 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4272″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 1.3051″ | 1.28″ |
| Max pressure | 11,000 psi | 36,260 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–5.2 ft·lb | 43.9–52 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
| SAAMI | SAAMI standardized | Not SAAMI standardized |
| CIP | CIP standardized | Not standardized |
| Obsolete | — | Obsolete |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.
