Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Bull Dog vs .44 S&W American
Cartridge comparison
.44 Bull Dog vs .44 S&W American
.44 S&W American carries more energy (237 vs 218 ft·lb).
.44 Bull Dog →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 S&W American →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Bull Dog | .44 S&W American | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1878 | 1869 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.44″ | 0.434″ |
| Case length | 0.57″ | 0.91″ |
| Velocity | 650–700 fps | 650–700 fps |
| Energy | 188–218 ft·lb | 204–237 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 20 yd | 40 yd |
FAQs
- Does .44 Bull Dog hit harder than .44 S&W American?
- .44 S&W American carries more muzzle energy (237 vs 218 ft·lb).