Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Colt vs .44 Russian
Cartridge comparison
.44 Colt vs .44 Russian
.44 Russian is faster (820 vs 800 fps); .44 Russian carries more energy (367 vs 320 ft·lb).
.44 Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.44 Russian →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Colt | .44 Russian | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1871 | 1870 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.451″ | 0.429″ |
| Case length | 1.1″ | 0.97″ |
| Velocity | 740–800 fps | 770–820 fps |
| Energy | 255–320 ft·lb | 323–367 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 18,000 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 40 yd | 40 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Colt faster than .44 Russian?
- .44 Russian is faster — up to 820 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .44 Colt hit harder than .44 Russian?
- .44 Russian carries more muzzle energy (367 vs 320 ft·lb).