Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Russian vs .44 S&W American
Cartridge comparison
.44 Russian vs .44 S&W American
.44 Russian is faster (820 vs 700 fps); .44 Russian carries more energy (367 vs 237 ft·lb).
.44 Russian →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 Russian | .44 S&W American | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1869 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.434″ |
| Case length | 0.97″ | 0.91″ |
| Velocity | 770–820 fps | 650–700 fps |
| Energy | 323–367 ft·lb | 204–237 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 18,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 2.5–4 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 40 yd | 40 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Russian faster than .44 S&W American?
- .44 Russian is faster — up to 820 fps versus 700 fps.
- Does .44 Russian hit harder than .44 S&W American?
- .44 Russian carries more muzzle energy (367 vs 237 ft·lb).