Lindcott Armory Compare / .44 Russian vs .450 Adams
Cartridge comparison
.44 Russian vs .450 Adams
.44 Russian is faster (820 vs 750 fps); .44 Russian carries more energy (367 vs 281 ft·lb); .44 Russian recoils less.
.44 Russian →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Adams →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .44 Russian | .450 Adams | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1870 | 1868 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.45″ |
| Case length | 0.97″ | 0.54″ |
| Velocity | 770–820 fps | 650–750 fps |
| Energy | 323–367 ft·lb | 211–281 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,500 psi | 11,000 psi |
| Recoil | 2.5–4 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 40 yd | 25 yd |
FAQs
- Is .44 Russian faster than .450 Adams?
- .44 Russian is faster — up to 820 fps versus 750 fps.
- Does .44 Russian hit harder than .450 Adams?
- .44 Russian carries more muzzle energy (367 vs 281 ft·lb).